GeForce Go 7900 GS vs GeForce GT 325M
GeForce Go 7900 GS
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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 Go 7900 GS is positioned at rank 383 and the GeForce GT 325M is on rank 274, so the GeForce GT 325M 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 7900 GS
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 325M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GT 325M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 GS 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 7900 GS and GeForce GT 325M
GeForce Go 7900 GS
The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.
GeForce GT 325M
The GeForce GT 325M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 25 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 980 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 170 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GS scores 178 and the GeForce GT 325M reaches 170 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is built on Kepler while the GeForce GT 325M uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 384 (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 178+5% | 170 |
| Architecture | Kepler | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+100% | 384 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 7900 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 325M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 325M offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 11 (10_1) (GeForce GT 325M). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 3.2. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11 (10_1)+22% |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 3.2+52% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs CUDA (GeForce GT 325M). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo VP4. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GT 325M).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | CUDA |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo VP4 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GS draws 30W versus the GeForce GT 325M's 50W — a 50% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 350W (GeForce GT 325M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GS | GeForce GT 325M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 30W-40% | 50W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | Legacy | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 5.9+74% | 3.4 |
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