FirePro RG220 vs GeForce 7950 GT

FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz

GeForce 7950 GT

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

FirePro RG220

150

335

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 5430

346

+3.3%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6253%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6008%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

5938%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5928%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5916%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

5882%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

5808%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5786%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5733%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

5717%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

5648%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5636%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

5534%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5531%

#314

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

6897%

#329

GeForce 7950 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

100%

#330

RADEON X550XT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $40

97%

#334

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

73%

#336

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

73%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

71%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

66%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

62%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

59%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

57%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

54%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 7950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the FirePro RG220.

Insight	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The FirePro RG220 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the FirePro RG220 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 142.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+142.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

GeForce 7950 GT Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro RG220 and GeForce 7950 GT

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

GeForce 7950 GT

The GeForce 7950 GT is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $149.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro RG220 scores 335 and the GeForce 7950 GT reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 7950 GT uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 640 (GeForce 7950 GT). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT).

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
G3D Mark Score	335	346+3%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768+20%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.267 TFLOPS	1.389 TFLOPS+10%
ROPs	32+100%	16
TMUs	48+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro RG220) vs 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
DirectX	10.1+12%	9.0c
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	3.3+57%	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs No (GeForce 7950 GT). Decoder: None vs PureVideo.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	None	PureVideo
Codecs		MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the GeForce 7950 GT's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 7950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 250W (GeForce 7950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 198mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 85°C.

Feature	FirePro RG220	GeForce 7950 GT
TDP	150W	75W-50%
Recommended PSU	350W	250W-29%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	170mm	198mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1	1
Temp (Load)	Unknown-100%	85°C
Perf/Watt	2.2	4.6+109%

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Value Analysis

The FirePro RG220 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 and now averages $50. The FirePro RG220 costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 16.8 (FirePro RG220) vs 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) — the FirePro RG220 offers 143.5% better value. The GeForce 7950 GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2013).