GeForce 7950 GX2 vs Radeon R2E

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. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is positioned at rank #729 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2

#719

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

31932%

#721

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

28947%

#722

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

28871%

#726

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

26253%

#727

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

26074%

#729

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

100%

#730

Mobility Radeon X1450

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

97%

#731

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

97%

#732

MOBILITY RADEON 7000 IGP

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

88%

#733

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

88%

#734

GeForce 6200

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

85%

#736

GeForce FX 5500

MSRP: $37|Avg: $30

65%

#737

MOBILITY RADEON 9800

MSRP: $229|Avg: $25

59%

#738

RADEON 9500

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

59%

#739

RADEON X850 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $50

47%

#740

RADEON 9800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $399

44%

#742

RADEON 9000

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

29%

#743

RADEON 9200 SE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $15

29%

#744

MOBILITY RADEON 7500

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

24%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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 R2E
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / 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 R2E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R2E holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $80), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 70.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce 7950 GX2	Radeon R2E
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+70.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)	✅More affordable ($49)

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.

GeForce 7950 GX2 Benchmark Check

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Path of Exile 2

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Counter-Strike 2

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 7950 GX2 and Radeon R2E

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 R2E

The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 and the Radeon R2E reaches 211 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is built on Maxwell while the Radeon R2E uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 512 (Radeon R2E). Raw compute: 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E).

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	Radeon R2E
G3D Mark Score	202	211+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	512	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8817 TFLOPS+8%	0.8192 TFLOPS
ROPs	8	16+100%
TMUs	32	32
L1 Cache	256 KB+100%	128 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB+300%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	Radeon R2E
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7950 GX2 comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R2E 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 (Radeon R2E) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	Radeon R2E
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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23W versus the Radeon R2E's 55W — a 82.1% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 350W (Radeon R2E). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce 7950 GX2	Radeon R2E
TDP	23W-58%	55W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	Legacy	PCIe-powered
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Temp (Load)	85	—
Perf/Watt	8.8+132%	3.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce 7950 GX2 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon R2E launched at $0 and now averages $49. The Radeon R2E costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.5 (GeForce 7950 GX2) vs 4.3 (Radeon R2E) — the Radeon R2E offers 72% better value. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).