GeForce 320M vs GeForce 7950 GX2

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.

GeForce 320M vs GeForce 7950 GX2 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 320M vs GeForce 7950 GX2: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 320M

2015

Why buy it

✅0.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌43.5% higher power demand at 33W vs 23W.

GeForce 7950 GX2

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 23W instead of 33W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce 320M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2016 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce 320M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4% in PassMark G3D (210 vs 202), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 320M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 7950 GX2 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce 7950 GX2 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce 320M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce 320M vs GeForce 7950 GX2 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

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.

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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.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 7950 GX2
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 320M has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 carries 1 GB. GeForce 7950 GX2 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 320M and 128-bit on the GeForce 7950 GX2.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 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

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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.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 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).

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 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.

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 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 newer card here is GeForce 7950 GX2 (2016 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce 320M	GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRP	—	$599
Codename	GM108	GM107
Release	March 13 2015	June 28 2016
Ranking	#880	#764

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