GeForce Go 7950 GTX vs Quadro FX 3500

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 Quadro FX 3500 is on rank 408, so the GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Quadro FX 3500

#392

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

86900%

#408

Quadro FX 3500

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

100%

#409

Quadro FX 1400

MSRP: $799|Avg: $30

94%

#410

GRID K1

MSRP: $4140|Avg: $120

94%

#412

GRID P4-1Q

MSRP: $5890|Avg: $185

71%

#415

GRID RTX6000-2Q

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1500

59%

#416

GRID M60-0B

MSRP: $19900|Avg: $19900

53%

#417

Quadro FX 5500

MSRP: $2999|Avg: $30

47%

#418

Quadro FX 4500 X2

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

47%

#419

Quadro FX 1000

MSRP: $500|Avg: $30

41%

#420

Quadro FX 1300

MSRP: $599|Avg: $15

35%

#421

Quadro FX 3400/4400

MSRP: $1799|Avg: $50

35%

#422

Quadro FX 4000

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $50

29%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Quadro FX 3500 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Quadro FX 3500 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	Quadro FX 3500
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Quadro FX 3500 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

Quadro FX 3500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7950 GTX and Quadro FX 3500

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.

Quadro FX 3500

The Quadro FX 3500 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 11 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 610 MHz. It has 240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 189W. Manufactured using 55 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 265 points. Launch price was $3,499.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX scores 264 and the Quadro FX 3500 reaches 265 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is built on Maxwell while the Quadro FX 3500 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 240 (Quadro FX 3500). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 3500).

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	Quadro FX 3500
G3D Mark Score	264	265
Architecture	Maxwell	Tesla 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	55 nm
Shading Units	640+167%	240
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS+123%	0.6221 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	80+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	Quadro FX 3500
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Quadro FX 3500 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. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 3500) — the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 7950 GTX	Quadro FX 3500
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB+100%	0.25 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX draws 75W versus the Quadro FX 3500's 189W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 350W (Quadro FX 3500). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.