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GeForce 7950 GX2
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Quadro FX 770M
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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 GX2 is positioned at rank 729 and the Quadro FX 770M is on rank 284, so the Quadro FX 770M 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 Quadro FX 770M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce 7950 GX2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Quadro FX 770M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Quadro FX 770M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5.4% 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 | Quadro FX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 770M 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 Quadro FX 770M
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.
Quadro FX 770M
The Quadro FX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 213 points. Launch price was $3,499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 versus the Quadro FX 770M's 213 — the Quadro FX 770M leads by 5.4%. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 770M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 240 (Quadro FX 770M). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 770M).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Quadro FX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 202 | 213+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Tesla 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 55 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+113% | 240 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8817 TFLOPS+42% | 0.6221 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 80+150% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Quadro FX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce 7950 GX2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 770M has 512 MB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 770M) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Quadro FX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23W versus the Quadro FX 770M's 189W — a 156.6% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 350W (Quadro FX 770M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Quadro FX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-88% | 189W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+700% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Quadro FX 770M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | — |
| Codename | GM107 | GT200B |
| Release | June 28 2016 | November 11 2008 |
| Ranking | #764 | #815 |
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