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GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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Radeon R5 235X
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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 Radeon R5 235X is on rank 209, so the Radeon R5 235X 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 GTX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon R5 235X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R5 235X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (1 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 | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+300%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon R5 235X 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 Radeon R5 235X
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.
Radeon R5 235X
The Radeon R5 235X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 13 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 277 points. Launch price was $99.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 and the Radeon R5 235X reaches 277 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon R5 235X uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 640 (Radeon R5 235X). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 1.216 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 235X). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270 | 277+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+340% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS+398% | 1.216 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz+8% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+500% | 16 |
| TMUs | 176+340% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+525% | 0.16 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 0.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon R5 235X has 1 GB. The Radeon R5 235X offers 300% 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 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 235X) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 1 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+1100% | 0.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 11.2 (Radeon R5 235X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 11.2+24% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon R5 235X). Decoder: PureVideo vs UVD 3.1.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCE 1.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | UVD 3.1 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the Radeon R5 235X's 80W — a 103% difference. The Radeon R5 235X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 350W (Radeon R5 235X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 168mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 80W-68% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 168mm |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 3.5+218% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2014).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon R5 235X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $49 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $15 |
| Codename | GM200 | Cape Verde |
| Release | June 2 2015 | February 13 2014 |
| Ranking | #179 | #655 |
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