NVIDIA GeForce 315M vs NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes)
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce 315M and the GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 315M and the GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce 315M GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 315M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2011. It is built on the Tesla 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GT218) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.
Memory
The 315M has 512 MB of GDDR3 memory, with a 790 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 12.64 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The 315M includes 16 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 606 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 8 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 4 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 14 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
About the NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2006. It is built on the Curie GPU microarchitecture (codename G70) and is manufactured on a 110 nm process.
Memory
The 7800 GS has 512 MB of GDDR3 memory, with a 625 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 425 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 20 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 16 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The 7800 GS is a compact, low-profile graphics card that fits into 1 PCIe expansion slot. It supports DVI, VGA, S-Video display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Curie |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2011 | Q1 2006 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the GeForce 315M and the GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce 315M and the GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance with other GPUs. | |||
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| PassMark G3D Mark | 115 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 36 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GT218 | G70 |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Curie |
| Process Size | 40 nm | 110 nm |
| Transistors | 260 million | 302 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Memory Type | GDDR3 | GDDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 12.64 Gb/s | 40 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 790 MHz | 625 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 256 bit |
| L2 Cache | 32 KB | -- |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | -- | 1 slot |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 2.0 x16 | AGP 8x |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 14 W | 75 W |
| Suggested PSU | -- | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | -- | 1x Molex |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | DVI, VGA, S-Video |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 16 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 2 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 8 | 20 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 4 | 16 |
| Core Clock Speed | 606 MHz | 425 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 2.42 GPixel/s | 6.8 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 4.85 GTexel/s | 8.5 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 38.78 GFLOPS | -- |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce 315M | GeForce 7800 GS (20 Pipes) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_1) | 9.0c (9_3) |
| OpenCL | 1.1 | -- |
| OpenGL | 3.3 | 2.1 |
| Shader Model | 4.1 | 3.0 |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.