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GeForce 7950 GT
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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 8310E is on rank 181, so the Radeon HD 8310E 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 8310E
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8310E.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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
The GeForce 7950 GT offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 7950 GT holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $50), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 1.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | Equivalent pricing | Equivalent pricing |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7950 GT and Radeon HD 8310E
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 8310E
The Radeon HD 8310E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 341 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7950 GT scores 346 and the Radeon HD 8310E reaches 341 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7950 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8310E uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 1,120 (Radeon HD 8310E). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 1.792 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8310E).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346+1% | 341 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1120+75% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 1.792 TFLOPS+29% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 56+40% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+186% | 112 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| 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 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8310E) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| 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+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GT draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8310E's 175W — a 80% difference. The GeForce 7950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8310E). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-57% | 175W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6+142% | 1.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD 8310E launched at $50 and now averages $50. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 6.8 (Radeon HD 8310E) — the GeForce 7950 GT offers 1.5% better value. The GeForce 7950 GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD 8310E |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $50-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9+1% | 6.8 |
| Codename | GM107 | Cypress |
| Release | February 18 2014 | February 25 2010 |
| Ranking | #501 | #724 |
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