GeForce Go 7950 GTX vs Radeon HD 8350G
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 Radeon HD 8350G is on rank 222, so the Radeon HD 8350G offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Performance Per Dollar Radeon HD 8350G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 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 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8350G.
| Insight | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 8350G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) |
| 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 Radeon HD 8350G
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.
Radeon HD 8350G
The Radeon HD 8350G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 258 points. Launch price was $249.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX scores 264 and the Radeon HD 8350G 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 Radeon HD 8350G uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350G). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350G). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 8350G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 264+2% | 258 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | GCN 1.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1024+60% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.389 TFLOPS | 1.761 TFLOPS+27% |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz+9% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 40 | 64+60% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB+25% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 8350G |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 8350G has 0 MB. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8350G) — the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 8350G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 0 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8350G's 130W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8350G). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 8350G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-42% | 130W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | — |
| Height | 0mm | — |
| Slots | 0 | — |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 3.5+75% | 2.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | GeForce Go 7950 GTX | Radeon HD 8350G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $50 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $50 |
| Codename | GM107 | Pitcairn |
| Release | February 18 2014 | March 5 2012 |
| Ranking | #501 | #503 |
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