GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs GeForce Go 7950 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 Go 7950 GTX is on rank 247, 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 Go 7950 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 Go 7950 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 Go 7950 GTX
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 18 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1020 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 264 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX reaches 264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce Go 7950 GTX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270+2% | 264 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+340% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS+336% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 1085 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 176+340% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+223% | 0.31 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 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 Go 7950 GTX has 512 MB. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 2 MB (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Vulkan: None vs None. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 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 Go 7950 GTX). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | No |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the GeForce Go 7950 GTX's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.5+218% |
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