GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs GeForce GTX 1650
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. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is positioned at rank #218 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1650 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce GTX 1650 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2814.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1500% more VRAM (4 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2814.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2814.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1500%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1650 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 GTX 1650
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 GTX 1650
The GeForce GTX 1650 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1485 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 896 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,869 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 7,869 — the GeForce GTX 1650 leads by 2814.4%. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1650 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 896 (GeForce GTX 1650). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 2.984 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1650). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1665 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270 | 7,869+2814% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Turing |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+214% | 896 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS+103% | 2.984 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 1665 MHz+55% |
| ROPs | 96+200% | 32 |
| TMUs | 176+214% | 56 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+14% | 0.88 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GTX 1650 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1650 offers 1500% 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 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1650) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 4 GB+1500% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 128 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+200% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1650). Vulkan: None vs 1.4. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12+33% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.4 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 3+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs NVENC 5th gen (Volta) (GeForce GTX 1650). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC 4th gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1650).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | NVENC 5th gen (Volta) |
| Decoder | PureVideo | NVDEC 4th gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1650's 75W — a 107.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1650 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 300W (GeForce GTX 1650). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs None. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 70°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 75W-70% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | None |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 70°C-18% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 104.9+9436% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1650 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | GeForce GTX 1650 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $149 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $75 |
| Codename | GM200 | TU117 |
| Release | June 2 2015 | April 23 2019 |
| Ranking | #179 | #323 |
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