GeForce 7900 GS vs GeForce Go 7900 GTX
GeForce 7900 GS
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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 7900 GS is positioned at rank 692 and the GeForce Go 7900 GTX is on rank 218, so the GeForce Go 7900 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7900 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce Go 7900 GTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7900 GS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7900 GS.
| Insight | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 GTX 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 7900 GS and GeForce Go 7900 GTX
GeForce 7900 GS
The GeForce 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 262 points.
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7900 GS scores 262 and the GeForce Go 7900 GTX reaches 270 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7900 GS is built on G9x while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 7900 GS) vs 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 262 | 270+3% |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 2816+1157% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7900 GS) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7900 GS) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 7900 GS) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7900 GS draws 150W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GTX's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7900 GS) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-40% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.7+55% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 7900 GS | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $259 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM200 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | June 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #825 | #179 |
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