GeForce 320M
VS
GeForce 7950 GX2

GeForce 320M vs GeForce 7950 GX2

NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

2015Core: 549 MHzBoost: 549 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce 7950 GX2

2016Core: 795 MHzBoost: 861 MHz

Performance Spectrum - 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. The GeForce 320M is positioned at rank 101 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 is on rank 729, so the GeForce 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M

#30
Radeon 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
97%
#31
Radeon RX 8050S
MSRP: $400|Avg: $400
96%
#91
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
259%
#93
234%
#94
234%
#98
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
213%
#99
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
211%
#101
GeForce 320M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#103
Radeon RX 460 (móvel)
MSRP: $99|Avg: $45
99%
#105
GeForce GTX 680M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
98%
#106
Radeon HD 7470M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12
97%
#110
GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
96%
#114
Radeon RX 470 (móvel)
MSRP: $179|Avg: $40
93%
#116
GeForce GTX 880M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2

#719
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
31932%
#721
28947%
#722
28871%
#726
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
26253%
#727
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
26074%
#729
GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP: $599|Avg: $80
100%
#730
Mobility Radeon X1450
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
97%
#731
MOBILITY RADEON X1800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $50
97%
#732
MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP
MSRP: $20|Avg: $5
88%
#733
MOBILITY RADEON 9550
MSRP: $100|Avg: $10
88%
#734
GeForce 6200
MSRP: $129|Avg: $10
85%
#736
GeForce FX 5500
MSRP: $37|Avg: $30
65%
#737
MOBILITY RADEON 9800
MSRP: $229|Avg: $25
59%
#738
RADEON 9500
MSRP: $179|Avg: $30
59%
#739
RADEON X850 XT
MSRP: $499|Avg: $50
47%
#740
RADEON 9800
MSRP: $399|Avg: $399
44%
#742
RADEON 9000
MSRP: $49|Avg: $20
29%
#743
RADEON 9200 SE
MSRP: $30|Avg: $15
29%
#744
MOBILITY RADEON 7500
MSRP: $49|Avg: $15
24%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 320M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7950 GX2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
Performance
Leading raw performance (+4%)
Lower raw frame rates (-4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+300%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 320M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 320M and GeForce 7950 GX2

NVIDIA

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce 7950 GX2

The GeForce 7950 GX2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 202 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce 320M scores 210 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 reaches 202 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 320M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 320M) vs 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2). Raw compute: 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2). Boost clocks: 549 MHz vs 861 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
G3D Mark Score
210+4%
202
Architecture
Maxwell
Maxwell
Process Node
28 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
384
512+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.4216 TFLOPS
0.8817 TFLOPS+109%
Boost Clock
549 MHz
861 MHz+57%
ROPs
8
8
TMUs
24
32+33%
L1 Cache
192 KB
256 KB+33%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
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)

The GeForce 320M comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 has 1 GB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
1 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
Unknown
Bus Width
128-bit
128-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (GeForce 320M) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GX2). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
DirectX
10.1+12%
9.0c
OpenGL
3.3+57%
2.1
Max Displays
2
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 320M) vs None (GeForce 7950 GX2). Decoder: PureVideo VP4 vs PureVideo HD (VP1). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M) vs H.264,MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 7950 GX2).

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
Encoder
None
None
Decoder
PureVideo VP4
PureVideo HD (VP1)
Codecs
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
H.264,MPEG-2,WMV
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 320M draws 33W versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 23W — a 35.7% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 320M) vs 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85.

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
TDP
33W
23W-30%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
Legacy
Legacy
Length
229mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85
Perf/Watt
6.4
8.8+38%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce 320MGeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP
$599
Avg Price (30d)
$80
Codename
GM108
GM107
Release
March 13 2015
June 28 2016
Ranking
#880
#764