GeForce 7950 GX2 vs GeForce 320M

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 GX2 is positioned at rank 729 and the GeForce 320M is on rank 101, so the GeForce 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2

#719

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

31932%

#721

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

28947%

#722

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

28871%

#726

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

26253%

#727

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

26074%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

100%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

97%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

88%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

88%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

85%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

65%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

59%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

59%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

47%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

44%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

29%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

29%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

24%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 320M

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

#91

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

259%

#93

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

234%

#94

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

234%

#98

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

213%

#99

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

211%

#101

GeForce 320M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

99%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

97%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

96%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

93%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce 320M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7950 GX2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce 320M
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+300%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 320M remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

GeForce 7950 GX2 Benchmark Check

GeForce 320M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Valorant

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7950 GX2 and GeForce 320M

GeForce 7950 GX2

The GeForce 7950 GX2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 202 points.

GeForce 320M

The GeForce 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 549 MHz to 549 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 33W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 and the GeForce 320M reaches 210 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 320M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 384 (GeForce 320M). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 0.4216 TFLOPS (GeForce 320M). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 549 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce 320M
G3D Mark Score	202	210+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512+33%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8817 TFLOPS+109%	0.4216 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	861 MHz+57%	549 MHz
ROPs	8	8
TMUs	32+33%	24
L1 Cache	256 KB+33%	192 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce 320M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7950 GX2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 320M has 256 MB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce 320M
VRAM Capacity	1 GB+300%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 10.1 (GeForce 320M). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce 320M
DirectX	9.0c	10.1+12%
OpenGL	2.1	3.3+57%
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs None (GeForce 320M). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1) vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 320M).

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce 320M
Encoder	None	None
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP1)	PureVideo VP4
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,WMV	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23W versus the GeForce 320M's 33W — a 35.7% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 350W (GeForce 320M). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 80°C.