Quadro FX 1600M vs GeForce 7950 GX2
Quadro FX 1600M
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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 Quadro FX 1600M is positioned at rank 298 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 is on rank 729, so the Quadro FX 1600M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Quadro FX 1600M
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). 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 Quadro FX 1600M 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 3.6% 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 Quadro FX 1600M.
| Insight | Quadro FX 1600M | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce 7950 GX2 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 Quadro FX 1600M and GeForce 7950 GX2
Quadro FX 1600M
The Quadro FX 1600M 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: 195 points. Launch price was $3,499.
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 Quadro FX 1600M scores 195 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 reaches 202 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 1600M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 195 | 202+4% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 512+113% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 0.8817 TFLOPS+42% |
| ROPs | 32+300% | 8 |
| TMUs | 80+150% | 32 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | 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 | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 1600M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 has 1 GB. The GeForce 7950 GX2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 1600M draws 189W versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 23W — a 156.6% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 1600M) vs 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 23W-88% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 1.0 | 8.8+780% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 1600M | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $80 |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #815 | #764 |
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