GeForce 9800M GTS vs GeForce 7950 GT
GeForce 9800M GTS
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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 9800M GTS is positioned at rank 658 and the GeForce 7950 GT is on rank 329, so the GeForce 7950 GT offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 9800M GTS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7950 GT is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce 7950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 9800M GTS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7950 GT.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce 9800M GTS offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce 9800M GTS holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $50), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 243.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+243.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 9800M GTS and GeForce 7950 GT
GeForce 9800M GTS
The GeForce 9800M GTS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 357 points.
GeForce 7950 GT
The GeForce 7950 GT 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: 346 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce 9800M GTS scores 357 and the GeForce 7950 GT reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce 9800M GTS is built on G9x while the GeForce 7950 GT uses Maxwell, both on 65 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 224 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 640 (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 357+3% | 346 |
| Architecture | G9x | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 65 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 224 | 640+186% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 512 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.0+11% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 2+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs No (GeForce 7950 GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP3 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce 9800M GTS draws 150W versus the GeForce 7950 GT's 75W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce 7950 GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 250W (GeForce 7950 GT). Power connectors: Legacy vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 75W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | Legacy | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 198mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 90°C | 85°C-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 2.4 | 4.6+92% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 9800M GTS launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 and now averages $50. The GeForce 9800M GTS costs 70% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 23.8 (GeForce 9800M GTS) vs 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 9800M GTS offers 244.9% better value. The GeForce 7950 GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce 9800M GTS | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $200-33% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-70% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 23.8+245% | 6.9 |
| Codename | NB9E-GTX | GM107 |
| Release | July 15 2008 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #825 | #501 |
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