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GeForce 7950 GT
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Radeon R5 235
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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 R5 235 is on rank 421, so the GeForce 7950 GT 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 R5 235
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7950 GT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R5 235 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 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 $49 (vs $50), it costs 2% less, resulting in a 0.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+0.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) | ✅More affordable ($49) |
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 R5 235
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 R5 235
The Radeon R5 235 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 336 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7950 GT scores 346 and the Radeon R5 235 reaches 336 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7950 GT is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R5 235 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 320 (Radeon R5 235). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 346+3% | 336 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+100% | 320 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS+111% | 0.6592 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz+5% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+100% | 20 |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+300% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+1438% | 0.13 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce 7950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235 has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 235) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+1438% | 0.13 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.2+24% |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.4+110% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 7950 GT) vs None (Radeon R5 235). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC (Radeon R5 235).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4,MVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GT draws 75W versus the Radeon R5 235's 30W — a 85.7% difference. The Radeon R5 235 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 250W (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 198mm vs 168mm, occupying 1 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 30W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 250W-29% | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 198mm | 168mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 4.6 | 11.2+143% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R5 235 launched at $49 and now averages $49. The Radeon R5 235 costs 2% less ($1 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) vs 6.9 (Radeon R5 235) — the Radeon R5 235 offers 0% better value. The Radeon R5 235 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GT | Radeon R5 235 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $49-84% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | $49-2% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Codename | GM107 | Jet |
| Release | February 18 2014 | May 15 2016 |
| Ranking | #501 | #922 |
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