Mobility Radeon HD 565v vs GeForce 7950 GT
Mobility Radeon HD 565v
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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 565v is positioned at rank 554 and the GeForce 7950 GT is on rank 329, so the GeForce 7950 GT 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 565v
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GT
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (1 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 7950 GT.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Mobility Radeon HD 565v holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $50), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 155.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($20) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50) |
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 565v and GeForce 7950 GT
Mobility Radeon HD 565v
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v 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: 353 points.
GeForce 7950 GT
The GeForce 7950 GT 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: 346 points. Launch price was $149.
Graphics Performance
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v scores 353 and the GeForce 7950 GT reaches 346 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce 7950 GT uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 800 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs 640 (GeForce 7950 GT). Raw compute: 1.12 TFLOPS (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GT).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 353+2% | 346 |
| Architecture | TeraScale 2 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 800+25% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.12 TFLOPS | 1.389 TFLOPS+24% |
| ROPs | 16 | 16 |
| TMUs | 40 | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 80 KB | 320 KB+300% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GT has 512 MB. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs 2 MB (GeForce 7950 GT) — the GeForce 7950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB+100% | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 10.1 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs 9.0c (GeForce 7950 GT). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 2.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 10.1+12% | 9.0c |
| Max Displays | 0 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 2 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs No (GeForce 7950 GT). Decoder: UVD 2 vs PureVideo.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 2 | No |
| Decoder | UVD 2 | PureVideo |
| Codecs | — | MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v draws 50W versus the GeForce 7950 GT's 75W — a 40% difference. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs 250W (GeForce 7950 GT). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 198mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-33% | 75W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 250W-29% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 198mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 7.1+54% | 4.6 |
Value Analysis
The Mobility Radeon HD 565v launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce 7950 GT launched at $299 and now averages $50. The Mobility Radeon HD 565v costs 60% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (Mobility Radeon HD 565v) vs 6.9 (GeForce 7950 GT) — the Mobility Radeon HD 565v offers 155.1% better value. The GeForce 7950 GT is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2010).
| Feature | Mobility Radeon HD 565v | GeForce 7950 GT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $99-67% | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $20-60% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | 17.6+155% | 6.9 |
| Codename | Broadway | GM107 |
| Release | January 7 2010 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #846 | #501 |
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