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GeForce 7950 GT
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Radeon HD4670
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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 HD4670 is on rank 216, so the Radeon HD4670 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 HD4670
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD4670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.8% 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 HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) |
| 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 Radeon HD4670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD4670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 252.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+252.6%) |
| 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 HD4670
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 HD4670
The Radeon HD4670 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 880 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 366 points. Launch price was $369.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7950 GT scores 346 versus the Radeon HD4670's 366 — the Radeon HD4670 leads by 5.8%. The GeForce 7950 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD4670 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 1,536 (Radeon HD4670). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 2.703 TFLOPS (Radeon HD4670). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 880 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346 | 366+6% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 3 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1536+140% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 2.703 TFLOPS+95% |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz+23% | 880 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 96+140% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+67% | 192 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD4670) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD4670's 250W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce 7950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 300W (Radeon HD4670). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-70% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Length | 198mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 1 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6+207% | 1.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon HD4670 launched at $67 and now averages $15. The Radeon HD4670 costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 24.4 (Radeon HD4670) — the Radeon HD4670 offers 253.6% better value. The GeForce 7950 GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon HD4670 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $67-78% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $15-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9 | 24.4+254% |
| Codename | GM107 | Cayman |
| Release | February 18 2014 | December 14 2010 |
| Ranking | #501 | #596 |
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