GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs GeForce 7800 GTX
GeForce Go 7900 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 7900 GTX is positioned at rank 218 and the GeForce 7800 GTX is on rank 722, so the GeForce Go 7900 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7800 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is significantly newer (2015 vs 2008). The GeForce Go 7900 GTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7800 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7800 GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7900 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 7900 GTX and GeForce 7800 GTX
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce 7800 GTX
The GeForce 7800 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 15 2008. It features the G9x architecture. The core clock speed is 500 MHz. It has 224 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 268 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 and the GeForce 7800 GTX reaches 268 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce 7800 GTX uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 224 (GeForce 7800 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270 | 268 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+1157% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7800 GTX has 512 MB. The GeForce 7800 GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7800 GTX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | None |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs No (GeForce 7800 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce 7800 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the GeForce 7800 GTX's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce 7800 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 7800 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 228mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 228mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 1.8+64% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce 7800 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $40 |
| Codename | GM200 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | June 2 2015 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #179 | #825 |
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