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GeForce 7950 GT
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Intel UHD Graphics 605
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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. 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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7950 GT offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Generation 9.5 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Intel UHD Graphics 605 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 7950 GT and Intel UHD Graphics 605
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.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is manufactured by Intel. It was released in October 1 2017. It features the Generation 9.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 350 MHz to 1150 MHz. It has 184 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm+++ process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 364 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7950 GT scores 346 versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 364 — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 leads by 5.2%. The GeForce 7950 GT is built on Maxwell while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 uses Generation 9.5, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm+++. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 184 (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 0.4232 TFLOPS (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346 | 364+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Generation 9.5 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 14 nm+++ |
| Shading Units | 640+248% | 184 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS+228% | 0.4232 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1150 MHz+6% |
| ROPs | 16+433% | 3 |
| TMUs | 40+74% | 23 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 has 0 MB. The GeForce 7950 GT offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | Shared System RAM |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 12 (12_1) (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Vulkan: None vs 1.0. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12 (12_1)+33% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4+110% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7950 GT) vs Quick Sync Video (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Decoder: PureVideo vs Quick Sync Video. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 (Intel UHD Graphics 605).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | Quick Sync Video |
| Decoder | PureVideo | Quick Sync Video |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.265/HEVC,VP9,H.264,VP8,JPEG,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GT draws 75W versus the Intel UHD Graphics 605's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 1W (Intel UHD Graphics 605). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 15W-80% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W | 1W-100% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | Integrated |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 24.3+428% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $0-100% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | February 18 2014 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #501 | #824 |
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