Quadro FX 570 vs GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Quadro FX 570
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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 Quadro FX 570 is positioned at rank 330 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX is on rank 247, so the GeForce Go 7950 GTX 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 570
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
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.
| Insight | Quadro FX 570 | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / 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 | — | — |
💎 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 Quadro FX 570 and GeForce Go 7950 GTX
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.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Quadro FX 570 scores 258 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX reaches 264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Quadro FX 570 is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce Go 7950 GTX uses Maxwell, both on 55 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 240 (Quadro FX 570) vs 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Raw compute: 0.6221 TFLOPS (Quadro FX 570) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX).
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 258 | 264+2% |
| Architecture | Tesla 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 55 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 240 | 640+167% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.6221 TFLOPS | 1.389 TFLOPS+123% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 80+100% | 40 |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Quadro FX 570 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has 512 MB. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX 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 570) vs 2 MB (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.25 GB | 0.5 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 128-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 2 MB+700% |
Power & Dimensions
The Quadro FX 570 draws 189W versus the GeForce Go 7950 GTX's 75W — a 86.4% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Quadro FX 570) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 189W | 75W-60% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 1.4 | 3.5+150% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2008).
| Feature | Quadro FX 570 | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $15 | — |
| Codename | GT200B | GM107 |
| Release | November 11 2008 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #815 | #501 |
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