GeForce Go 7400 vs GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

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 7400 is positioned at rank #310 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 Go 7400

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

3297%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3168%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

3131%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3125%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

3119%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

3101%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

3062%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3051%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

3023%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

3015%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

2978%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2972%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

2918%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

2916%

#295

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

3636%

#310

GeForce Go 7400

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#311

Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

100%

#312

Radeon E6460

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#313

Radeon HD 6290

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#314

GeForce GTX 280

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

90%

#315

Radeon HD 3470

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

89%

#316

Radeon HD 3000

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

#317

GeForce GT 120

MSRP: $100|Avg: $40

85%

#318

Radeon HD 6250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

85%

#319

GeForce 6600 LE

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

77%

#320

Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

77%

#321

Radeon HD 3200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

75%

#322

Radeon HD 2350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $48

70%

#323

Radeon HD 2400

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

70%

#324

Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $79|Avg: $10

69%

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 GeForce Go 7400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 11.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra.

Insight	GeForce Go 7400	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+11.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-11.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7400 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.

GeForce Go 7400 Benchmark Check

GeForce FX 5950 Ultra Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7400 and GeForce FX 5950 Ultra

GeForce Go 7400

The GeForce Go 7400 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: 66 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7400 scores 66 versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 59 — the GeForce Go 7400 leads by 11.9%. The GeForce Go 7400 is built on Kepler while the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra uses Rankine, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 7400) vs 192 (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). Raw compute: 0.7626 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7400) vs 0.6912 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra).

Feature	GeForce Go 7400	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
G3D Mark Score	66+12%	59
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7400	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 256 MB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 256 KB (GeForce Go 7400) 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 7400	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	256 KB	384 KB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7400) vs 9.0a (GeForce FX 5950 Ultra). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 1.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce Go 7400	GeForce FX 5950 Ultra
DirectX	9.0c	9.0a
OpenGL	2.1+40%	1.5
Max Displays	2	2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7400 draws 64W versus the GeForce FX 5950 Ultra's 116W — a 57.8% difference. The GeForce Go 7400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7400) 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.