GeForce Go 7900 GS vs Quadro FX 1500M

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 Quadro FX 1500M is on rank 307, so the Quadro FX 1500M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 7900 GS

#373

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1220%

#375

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1106%

#376

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1103%

#380

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1003%

#381

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

996%

#383

GeForce Go 7900 GS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

97%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

96%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

95%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

94%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

93%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1500M

#116

Radeon Pro SSG

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500

92%

#291

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

8639%

#306

FirePro 3D V3750

MSRP: $199|Avg: $25

100%

#307

Quadro FX 1500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#308

NVS 810

MSRP: $700|Avg: $80

99%

#309

GRID P40-2Q

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $340

98%

#310

Quadro 2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $40

96%

#311

FirePro 3D V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $30

95%

#312

Quadro K5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $60

94%

#313

Quadro 2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $25

92%

#314

FirePro S7150

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $459

92%

#316

FirePro W9000

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $150

90%

#317

GRID M60-4Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $120

89%

#318

FirePro V8800

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $100

89%

#319

Quadro K6000

MSRP: $5265|Avg: $300

89%

#320

NVS 510

MSRP: $449|Avg: $15

88%

#321

GRID M60-1Q

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $50

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 4.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro FX 1500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce Go 7900 GS	Quadro FX 1500M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+4.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
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 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.

GeForce Go 7900 GS Benchmark Check

Quadro FX 1500M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7900 GS and Quadro FX 1500M

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.

Quadro FX 1500M

The Quadro FX 1500M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 171 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7900 GS scores 178 and the Quadro FX 1500M reaches 171 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is built on Kepler while the Quadro FX 1500M uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 240 (Quadro FX 1500M).

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	Quadro FX 1500M
G3D Mark Score	178+4%	171
Architecture	Kepler	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	768+220%	240

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	Quadro FX 1500M
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)

The GeForce Go 7900 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 1500M has 512 MB. The Quadro FX 1500M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	Quadro FX 1500M
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	0.5 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7900 GS draws 30W versus the Quadro FX 1500M's 189W — a 145.2% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 350W (Quadro FX 1500M). Power connectors: Legacy vs PCIe-powered.