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GeForce 7950 GX2
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Radeon HD 8250
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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 8250 is on rank 250, so the Radeon HD 8250 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 8250
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon HD 8250 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 5% 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 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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
The Radeon HD 8250 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon HD 8250 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 67.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+67.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) | ✅More affordable ($50) |
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 8250
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 8250
The Radeon HD 8250 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 212 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 versus the Radeon HD 8250's 212 — the Radeon HD 8250 leads by 5%. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8250 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8250). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8250). Boost clocks: 861 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 202 | 212+5% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1024+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8817 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+100% |
| Boost Clock | 861 MHz | 1000 MHz+16% |
| ROPs | 8 | 32+300% |
| TMUs | 32 | 64+100% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8250 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 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8250) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| 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+100% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23W versus the Radeon HD 8250's 130W — a 139.9% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8250). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 23W-82% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 229mm | — |
| Height | 111mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 8.8+450% | 1.6 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon HD 8250 launched at $50 and now averages $50. The Radeon HD 8250 costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 4.2 (Radeon HD 8250) — the Radeon HD 8250 offers 68% better value. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 7950 GX2 | Radeon HD 8250 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $599 | $50-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80 | $50-38% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.5 | 4.2+68% |
| Codename | GM107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | June 28 2016 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #764 | #503 |
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