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GeForce Go 7800
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Radeon X1600 XT
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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 is positioned at rank 265 and the Radeon X1600 XT is on rank 345, so the GeForce Go 7800 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
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1600 XT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1600 XT is significantly newer (2020 vs 2013). The Radeon X1600 XT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 7800 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon X1600 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7800.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon X1600 XT 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 and Radeon X1600 XT
GeForce Go 7800
The GeForce Go 7800 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 115 points. Launch price was $649.
Radeon X1600 XT
The Radeon X1600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2250 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 116 points. Launch price was $999.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7800 scores 115 and the Radeon X1600 XT reaches 116 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7800 is built on Kepler while the Radeon X1600 XT uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce Go 7800) vs 5,120 (Radeon X1600 XT). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7800) vs 23.04 TFLOPS (Radeon X1600 XT). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 2250 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 115 | 116 |
| Architecture | Kepler | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 5120+122% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.156 TFLOPS | 23.04 TFLOPS+454% |
| Boost Clock | 900 MHz | 2250 MHz+150% |
| ROPs | 48 | 128+167% |
| TMUs | 192 | 320+67% |
| L1 Cache | 0.19 MB | 1 MB+426% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7800 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon X1600 XT has 512 MB. The Radeon X1600 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce Go 7800) vs 4 MB (Radeon X1600 XT) — the Radeon X1600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 4 MB+167% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7800 draws 250W versus the Radeon X1600 XT's 300W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce Go 7800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7800) vs 350W (Radeon X1600 XT). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W-17% | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 80 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 0.5+25% | 0.4 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7800 | Radeon X1600 XT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GK110 | Navi 21 |
| Release | May 23 2013 | October 28 2020 |
| Ranking | #320 | #35 |
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