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.

GeForce 7950 GX2 vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 7950 GX2 vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 7950 GX2

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 0.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (1 GB vs 256 MB).
✅Draws 23W instead of 250W, a 227W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce Go 7800 GTX across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌2016 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce Go 7800 GTX

2013

Why buy it

✅8.3% more average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 1 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2013 hardware with 256 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 0.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
❌987% higher power demand at 250W vs 23W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce Go 7800 GTX is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 8.3% in average FPS across 39 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4% in PassMark G3D (210 vs 202), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce 7950 GX2 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 1 GB vs 256 MB of VRAM and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce 7950 GX2 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce Go 7800 GTX still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce 7950 GX2 vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 Go 7800 GTX

The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 and the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 928 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
G3D Mark Score	202	210+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	2880+463%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8817 TFLOPS	5.345 TFLOPS+506%
Boost Clock	861 MHz	928 MHz+8%
ROPs	8	48+500%
TMUs	32	240+650%
L1 Cache	256 KB+7%	240 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7950 GX2 has 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX carries 256 MB. GeForce 7950 GX2 gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 7950 GX2 and 128-bit on the GeForce Go 7800 GTX. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Vulkan: N/A vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
DirectX	9.0c	9.0c
Vulkan	N/A	None
OpenGL	2.1	2.1
Max Displays	2	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs No (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1) vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX).

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Encoder	None	No
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP1)	PureVideo
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,WMV	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23W versus the GeForce Go 7800 GTX's 250W — a 166.3% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 229mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
TDP	23W-91%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	85	85°C
Perf/Watt	8.8+1000%	0.8

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce 7950 GX2 (2016 vs 2013).

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	GeForce Go 7800 GTX
MSRP	$599	—
Codename	GM107	GK110B
Release	June 28 2016	November 7 2013
Ranking	#764	#278

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