GeForce Go 7950 GTX vs GeForce 7900 GT
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 7950 GTX is positioned at rank 247 and the GeForce 7900 GT is on rank 706, so the GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7900 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is significantly newer (2014 vs 2008). The GeForce Go 7950 GTX likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce 7900 GT lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (512 MB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7900 GT.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / G9x (2007−2010)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce Go 7950 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 7950 GTX and GeForce 7900 GT
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.
GeForce 7900 GT
The GeForce 7900 GT 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: 258 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX scores 264 and the GeForce 7900 GT reaches 258 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce 7900 GT uses G9x, both on 28 nm vs 65 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 224 (GeForce 7900 GT).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 264+2% | 258 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | G9x |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 65 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+186% | 224 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7900 GT has 256 MB. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB+100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+100% | 64-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7900 GT). Vulkan: None vs N/A. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9.0c | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | None | N/A |
| OpenGL | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs None (GeForce 7900 GT). Decoder: PureVideo vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce 7900 GT).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | No | None |
| Decoder | PureVideo | PureVideo |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 | MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX draws 75W versus the GeForce 7900 GT's 150W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 350W (GeForce 7900 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-50% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 198mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 80-6% |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+106% | 1.7 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | GeForce 7900 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | GM107 | NB9E-GTX |
| Release | February 18 2014 | July 15 2008 |
| Ranking | #501 | #825 |
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