GeForce Go 7900 GTX vs Radeon RX 7600
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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Performance Spectrum - GPU
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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7600
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 7600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 7600 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 Radeon RX 7600 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6041.1% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 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 RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-6041.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+6041.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 6nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 7600 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 RX 7600
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 RX 7600
The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 6041.1%. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 2655 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 270 | 16,581+6041% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 2816+38% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 6.06 TFLOPS | 21.75 TFLOPS+259% |
| Boost Clock | 1075 MHz | 2655 MHz+147% |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 176+38% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+100% | 0.5 MB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB+50% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| 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 RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 3100% 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 (Radeon RX 7600) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 8 GB+3100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 288 GB/s |
| 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 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 12.2+36% |
| Vulkan | None | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 4.6+119% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: PureVideo vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | VCN 4.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo | VCN 4.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 41% difference. The Radeon RX 7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 165W-34% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-36% | 550W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 1.1 | 100.5+9036% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7900 GTX | Radeon RX 7600 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $269 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $250 |
| Codename | GM200 | Navi 33 |
| Release | June 2 2015 | May 24 2023 |
| Ranking | #179 | #118 |
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