Radeon R2E vs GeForce 7950 GX2
Radeon R2E
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon R2E is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce 7950 GX2 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon R2E | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑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
The Radeon R2E offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R2E holds the technical lead. Priced at $49 (vs $80), it costs 39% less, resulting in a 70.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R2E | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+70.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️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 Radeon R2E and GeForce 7950 GX2
Radeon R2E
The Radeon R2E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 20 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 211 points. Launch price was $109.
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 Radeon R2E scores 211 and the GeForce 7950 GX2 reaches 202 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R2E is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce 7950 GX2 uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R2E) vs 512 (GeForce 7950 GX2). Raw compute: 0.8192 TFLOPS (Radeon R2E) vs 0.8817 TFLOPS (GeForce 7950 GX2).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 211+4% | 202 |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 512 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.8192 TFLOPS | 0.8817 TFLOPS+8% |
| ROPs | 16+100% | 8 |
| TMUs | 32 | 32 |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 256 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 0.25 MB | 1 MB+300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2E | 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)
The Radeon R2E 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 (Radeon R2E) vs 1 MB (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the GeForce 7950 GX2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | 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 Radeon R2E draws 55W versus the GeForce 7950 GX2's 23W — a 82.1% difference. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2E) vs 350W (GeForce 7950 GX2). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Legacy.
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 55W | 23W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | Legacy |
| Length | — | 229mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 3.8 | 8.8+132% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce 7950 GX2 launched at $599 and now averages $80. The Radeon R2E costs 38.8% less ($31 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.3 (Radeon R2E) vs 2.5 (GeForce 7950 GX2) — the Radeon R2E offers 72% better value. The GeForce 7950 GX2 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).
| Feature | Radeon R2E | GeForce 7950 GX2 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $599 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-39% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.3+72% | 2.5 |
| Codename | Cape Verde | GM107 |
| Release | December 20 2013 | June 28 2016 |
| Ranking | #738 | #764 |
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