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Mobility Radeon HD 545v
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GeForce 7950 GX2
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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 Mobility Radeon HD 545v is positioned at rank 518 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 is on rank 729, so the Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Mobility Radeon HD 545v
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce 7950 GX2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Mobility Radeon HD 545v.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 545v holds the technical lead. Priced at $15 (vs $80), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 428.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+428.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($15) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80) |
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 Mobility Radeon HD 545v and GeForce 7950 GX2
Mobility Radeon HD 545v
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 200 points.
GeForce 7950 GX2
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 861 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 23W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 202 points.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v scores 200 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 reaches 202 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 200 | 202+1% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+56% | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS+27% | 0.8817 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 40+25% | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 256 KB+220% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GX2). Vulkan: N/A vs N/A. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | N/A | N/A |
| OpenGL | 3.3+57% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: None (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs None (GeForce 7950 GX2). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs PureVideo HD (VP1). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs H.264,MPEG-2,WMV (GeForce 7950 GX2).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | None | None |
| Decoder | UVD 2.2 | PureVideo HD (VP1) |
| Codecs | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 | H.264,MPEG-2,WMV |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v draws 50W versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 23W — a 74% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy. Card length: 0mm vs 229mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W | 23W-54% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | 0mm | 229mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.0 | 8.8+120% |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 545v launched at $49 MSRP and currently averages $15, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 launched at $599 and now averages $80. The Mobility Radeon HD 545v costs 81.3% less ($65 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.3 (Mobility Radeon HD 545v) vs 2.5 (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the Mobility Radeon HD 545v offers 432% better value. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 545v | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $49-92% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15-81% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 13.3+432% | 2.5 |
| Codename | Broadway | GM107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #846 | #764 |
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