GeForce 7950 GX2 vs Radeon HD 4650 AGP
GeForce 7950 GX2
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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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP is on rank 607, so the Radeon HD 4650 AGP 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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% 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 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 4650 AGP holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $80), it costs 75% less, resulting in a 311.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+311.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($20) |
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 Radeon HD 4650 AGP
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.
Radeon HD 4650 AGP
The Radeon HD 4650 AGP is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 208 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 and the Radeon HD 4650 AGP reaches 208 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP uses TeraScale 2, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 480 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 4650 AGP).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 202 | 208+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | TeraScale 2 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 512+7% | 480 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8817 TFLOPS+53% | 0.576 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 8 | 8 |
| TMUs | 32+33% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB+433% | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GX2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP has 512 MB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 100% 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 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+300% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 10.1 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 10.1+12% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs UVD 2 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1) vs UVD 2.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | UVD 2 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD (VP1) | UVD 2 |
| Codecs | H.264,MPEG-2,WMV | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23W versus the Radeon HD 4650 AGP's 45W — a 64.7% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 4650 AGP). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 193mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-49% | 45W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | 193mm |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+91% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 4650 AGP launched at $80 and now averages $20. The Radeon HD 4650 AGP costs 75% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 10.4 (Radeon HD 4650 AGP) — the Radeon HD 4650 AGP offers 316% better value. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 4650 AGP |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $80-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $20-75% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 10.4+316% |
| Codename | GM107 | Onega |
| Release | June 28 2016 | April 19 2011 |
| Ranking | #764 | #926 |
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