Radeon HD 8350G vs GeForce Go 7950 GTX
Radeon HD 8350G
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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 Radeon HD 8350G is positioned at rank 222 and the GeForce Go 7950 GTX is on rank 247, 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 Radeon HD 8350G
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7950 GTX
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 | Radeon HD 8350G | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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 Radeon HD 8350G and GeForce Go 7950 GTX
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.
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 Radeon HD 8350G 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 Radeon HD 8350G is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce Go 7950 GTX uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350G) vs 640 (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350G) vs 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1085 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350G | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 258 | 264+2% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1024+60% | 640 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.761 TFLOPS+27% | 1.389 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1000 MHz | 1085 MHz+9% |
| ROPs | 32+100% | 16 |
| TMUs | 64+60% | 40 |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 320 KB+25% |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350G | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon HD 8350G comes with 0 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: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 8350G) vs 2 MB (GeForce Go 7950 GTX) — the GeForce Go 7950 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350G | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0 GB | 0.5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 0.5 MB | 2 MB+300% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8350G draws 130W versus the GeForce Go 7950 GTX's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350G) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7950 GTX). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350G | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 130W | 75W-42% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | — | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | — | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 2.0 | 3.5+75% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce Go 7950 GTX is the newer GPU (2014 vs 2012).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8350G | GeForce Go 7950 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $50 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $50 | — |
| Codename | Pitcairn | GM107 |
| Release | March 5 2012 | February 18 2014 |
| Ranking | #503 | #501 |
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