GeForce 9650M GS vs GeForce Go 7950 GTX
GeForce 9650M GS
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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 9650M GS is positioned at rank 680 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX is on rank 247, so the GeForce Go 7950 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 9650M GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9650M GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7950 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 9650M GS 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 9650M GS and GeForce Go 7950 GTX
GeForce 9650M GS
The GeForce 9650M GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 790 MHz to 835 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points.
GeForce Go 7950 GTX
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 264 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9650M GS scores 270 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX reaches 264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9650M GS is built on Kepler while the GeForce Go 7950 GTX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce 9650M GS) vs 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Boost clocks: 835 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270+2% | 264 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+20% | 640 |
| Boost Clock | 835 MHz | 1085 MHz+30% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce 9650M GS) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11.1 (10_0)+23% | 9.0c |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No NVENC (G84) (GeForce 9650M GS) vs No (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 (GeForce 9650M GS) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No NVENC (G84) | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP2 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,WMV9 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9650M GS draws 30W versus the GeForce Go 7950 GTX's 75W — a 85.7% difference. The GeForce 9650M GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9650M GS) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-60% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 9.0+157% | 3.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce 9650M GS | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20 | — |
| Codename | N13E-GE | GM107 |
| Release | March 22 2012 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #690 | #501 |
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