GeForce Go 7800 GTX vs GeForce 7950 GX2
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
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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 Go 7800 GTX is positioned at rank 179 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 is on rank 729, so the GeForce Go 7800 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 Go 7800 GTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% 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 Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7800 GTX 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 7800 GTX and GeForce 7950 GX2
GeForce Go 7800 GTX
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 210 points. Launch price was $699.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX scores 210 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 reaches 202 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 GTX is built on Kepler while the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,880 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2). Raw compute: 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2). Boost clocks: 928 MHz vs 861 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 210+4% | 202 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2880+463% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.345 TFLOPS+506% | 0.8817 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 928 MHz+8% | 861 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+500% | 8 |
| TMUs | 240+650% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 240 KB | 256 KB+7% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 has 1 GB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the GeForce Go 7800 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB+50% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GX2). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs None (GeForce 7950 GX2). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo HD (VP1). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs H.264,MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 7950 GX2).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo HD (VP1) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | H.264,MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 GTX draws 250W versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 23W — a 166.3% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 23W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 0.8 | 8.8+1000% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 GTX | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GK110B | GM107 |
| Release | November 7 2013 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #278 | #764 |
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