GeForce Go 7950 GTX vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 7950 GTX is positioned at rank #247 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1649%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1584%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1565%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1563%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1560%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1551%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1531%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1525%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1511%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1507%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1489%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1486%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1459%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1458%

#231

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1818%

#246

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

100%

#247

GeForce Go 7950 GTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#248

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

98%

#249

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#250

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#251

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

95%

#253

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

94%

#254

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

93%

#255

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#256

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

91%

#257

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

91%

#258

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

90%

#259

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

90%

#261

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3712.1% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7950 GTX.

Insight	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3712.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3712.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

GeForce Go 7950 GTX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7950 GTX and GeForce GTX 1060

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 GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce Go 7950 GTX scores 264 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3712.1%. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	264	10,064+3712%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+539%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1733 MHz+60%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0c	12+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	3.5	55.9+1497%