GeForce 7950 GT vs FirePro RG220

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. The GeForce 7950 GT is positioned at rank #329 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce 7950 GT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

6253%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

6008%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

5938%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5928%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

5916%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

5882%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

5808%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

5786%

#9

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 Per Dollar

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	GeForce 7950 GT	FirePro RG220
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
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	📏 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	GeForce 7950 GT	FirePro RG220
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+142.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($20)

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.

GeForce 7950 GT Benchmark Check

FirePro RG220 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7950 GT	FirePro RG220
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: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 0.5 MB (FirePro RG220) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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