GeForce 7950 GT
Intel UHD Graphics 605
GeForce 7950 GT vs Intel UHD Graphics 605 Performance Spectrum
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.
GeForce 7950 GT vs Intel UHD Graphics 605 FPS Benchmarks
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GeForce 7950 GT vs Intel UHD Graphics 605: 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 7950 GT
2014Why buy it
- ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 1.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
- ✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (512 MB vs Unknown).
- ✅Intel UHD Graphics 605 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce 7950 GT is the less risky modern option long term.
Trade-offs
- ❌2014 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.
Intel UHD Graphics 605
2017Why buy it
- ✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: Generation 9.5 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 512 MB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2017 hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 1.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
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GeForce 7950 GT vs Intel UHD Graphics 605 Technical Specifications
Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.
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)
The GeForce 7950 GT gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Intel UHD Graphics 605 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7950 GT has 512 MB of VRAM, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 carries 0 MB. GeForce 7950 GT gives you 100+% 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 7950 GT and System on the Intel UHD Graphics 605.
| 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
At launch, the GeForce 7950 GT came in at $299, while the Intel UHD Graphics 605 launched at $0. On MSRP, Intel UHD Graphics 605 was 100+% cheaper ($299 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 1.2 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs Infinity (Intel UHD Graphics 605) — the Intel UHD Graphics 605 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is Intel UHD Graphics 605 (2017 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Intel UHD Graphics 605 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $0-100% |
| Performance per Dollar | 1.2 | Infinity |
| Codename | GM107 | Comet Lake GT2 |
| Release | February 18 2014 | October 1 2017 |
| Ranking | #501 | #824 |
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