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GeForce 7950 GT
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Radeon HD 7580D
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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 7950 GT is positioned at rank 329 and the Radeon HD 7580D is on rank 204, so the Radeon HD 7580D offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 7580D
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 7580D is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7950 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 Radeon HD 7580D offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 7580D holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 238.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+238.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($15) |
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 Radeon HD 7580D
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.
Radeon HD 7580D
The Radeon HD 7580D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 351 points. Launch price was $449.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7950 GT scores 346 and the Radeon HD 7580D reaches 351 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7950 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 7580D uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 1,792 (Radeon HD 7580D). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7580D). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346 | 351+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1792+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 2.867 TFLOPS+106% |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1250 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 448 KB+40% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 0.75 MB (Radeon HD 7580D) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+167% | 0.75 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7580D). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11+22% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7950 GT) vs UVD 3 (Radeon HD 7580D). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 3.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | UVD 3 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GT draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 7580D's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce 7950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7580D). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 198mm vs 1mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-63% | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 198mm | 1mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6+156% | 1.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 7580D launched at $60 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD 7580D costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 23.4 (Radeon HD 7580D) — the Radeon HD 7580D offers 239.1% better value. The GeForce 7950 GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 7580D |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $60-80% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9 | 23.4+239% |
| Codename | GM107 | Tahiti |
| Release | February 18 2014 | January 31 2012 |
| Ranking | #501 | #454 |
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