GeForce Go 7950 GTX
VS
Quadro FX 570

GeForce Go 7950 GTX vs Quadro FX 570

NVIDIA

GeForce Go 7950 GTX

2014Core: 1020 MHzBoost: 1085 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

Quadro FX 570

2008Core: 610 MHz

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is positioned at rank 247 and the Quadro FX 570 is on rank 330, 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 570

#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
81%
#315
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
11364%
#330
Quadro FX 570
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
100%
#331
RTXA5000-24Q
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $2100
99%
#333
GRID P40-1Q
MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150
98%
#334
Tesla M10
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $500
98%
#335
Tesla C2050
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $95
98%
#336
FirePro S10000
MSRP: $3599|Avg: $500
97%
#337
Quadro FX 3450
MSRP: $119|Avg: $30
96%
#338
GRID P40-24Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $200
95%
#339
Quadro 4000
MSRP: $1199|Avg: $30
95%
#340
FireStream 9250
MSRP: $999|Avg: $49
90%
#341
GRID P40-3Q
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $5699
88%
#342
GRID M10-2Q
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $150
83%
#343
Tesla K80
MSRP: $5000|Avg: $50
82%
#344
GRID M10-4Q
MSRP: $2805|Avg: $340
82%
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 570 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 Quadro FX 570.

InsightGeForce Go 7950 GTXQuadro FX 570
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%)
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 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 Quadro FX 570

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

Quadro FX 570

The Quadro FX 570 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: 258 points. Launch price was $3,499.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX scores 264 and the Quadro FX 570 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 Quadro FX 570 uses Tesla 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 55 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 240 (Quadro FX 570). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570).

FeatureGeForce Go 7950 GTXQuadro FX 570
G3D Mark Score
264+2%
258
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

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce Go 7950 GTXQuadro FX 570
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 570 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 570) — the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce Go 7950 GTXQuadro FX 570
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 570'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 570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce Go 7950 GTXQuadro FX 570
TDP
75W-60%
189W
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
Height
0mm
Slots
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
3.5+150%
1.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).

FeatureGeForce Go 7950 GTXQuadro FX 570
MSRP
$199
Avg Price (30d)
$15
Codename
GM107
GT200B
Release
February 18 2014
November 11 2008
Ranking
#501
#815