NVS 315 vs GeForce GT 230

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GT 230 with NVS 315, including specs and performance data.

GT 230
2009
512 MB GDDR3, 75 Watt
0.84

NVS 315 outperforms GT 230 by a small 7% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking11411126
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation0.010.07
Power efficiency0.773.25
ArchitectureTesla (2006−2010)Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)
GPU code nameG94BGF119
Market segmentDesktopWorkstation
Release date12 October 2009 (15 years ago)10 March 2013 (11 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$43.99 $159

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

NVS 315 has 600% better value for money than GT 230.

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores4848
Core clock speed650 MHz523 MHz
Number of transistors505 million292 million
Manufacturing process technology55 nm40 nm
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt19 Watt
Texture fill rate15.604.184
Floating-point processing power0.156 TFLOPS0.1004 TFLOPS
ROPs164
TMUs248

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

InterfacePCIe 2.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Lengthno data145 mm
Width1-slot1-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNoneNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR3DDR3
Maximum RAM amount512 MB1 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit64 Bit
Memory clock speed900 MHz875 MHz
Memory bandwidth57.6 GB/s14 GB/s

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs1x DMS-59

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX11.1 (10_0)12 (11_0)
Shader Model4.05.1
OpenGL3.34.6
OpenCL1.11.1
VulkanN/AN/A
CUDA1.12.1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GT 230 0.84
NVS 315 0.90
+7.1%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GT 230 323
NVS 315 346
+7.1%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 0.84 0.90
Recency 12 October 2009 10 March 2013
Maximum RAM amount 512 MB 1 GB
Chip lithography 55 nm 40 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 19 Watt

NVS 315 has a 7.1% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 100% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 37.5% more advanced lithography process, and 294.7% lower power consumption.

Given the minimal performance differences, no clear winner can be declared between GeForce GT 230 and NVS 315.

Be aware that GeForce GT 230 is a desktop card while NVS 315 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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