GeForce 7950 GX2 vs GeForce Go 7800 GTX
GeForce 7950 GX2
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 GX2 is positioned at rank 729 and the GeForce Go 7800 GTX is on rank 179, so the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 GX2
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| 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 Go 7800 GTX 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7950 GX2 and GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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.
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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7950 GX2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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. 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% |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | GeForce Go 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GK110B |
| Release | June 28 2016 | November 7 2013 |
| Ranking | #764 | #278 |
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