GeForce Go 7300 vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
GeForce Go 7300
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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. The GeForce Go 7300 is positioned at rank #121 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce Go 7300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014)) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra 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 Go 7300 and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
GeForce Go 7300
The GeForce Go 7300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 29 2014. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 993 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 64W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 52 points. Launch price was $89.
GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
The GeForce FX 5950 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 15 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 900 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 116W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 59 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7300 scores 52 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra leads by 13.5%. The GeForce Go 7300 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 7300) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7300) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 52 | 59+13% |
| Architecture | Kepler | Rankine |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 384+100% | 192 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7626 TFLOPS+10% | 0.6912 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16 | 24+50% |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 32 KB | 256 KB+700% |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The GeForce Go 7300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has 256 MB. The GeForce Go 7300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 7300) vs 384 KB (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra) — the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 256 KB | 384 KB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7300) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0a |
| OpenGL | 2.1+40% | 1.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7300 draws 64W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 57.8% difference. The GeForce Go 7300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7300) vs 350W (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Power connectors: Legacy vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 64W-45% | 116W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8+60% | 0.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7300 is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2011).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7300 | GeForce FX 5950 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $0 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $0 |
| Codename | GK107 | GF116 |
| Release | May 29 2014 | March 15 2011 |
| Ranking | #777 | #761 |
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