Radeon X1950 GT vs GeForce GT 320M
Radeon X1950 GT
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GeForce GT 320M
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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 Radeon X1950 GT is positioned at rank 339 and the GeForce GT 320M is on rank 163, so the GeForce GT 320M offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon X1950 GT
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GT 320M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon X1950 GT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon X1950 GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GT 320M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GT 320M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 7.5% 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 Radeon X1950 GT.
| Insight | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-7.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+7.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| 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 GT 320M 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 X1950 GT and GeForce GT 320M
Radeon X1950 GT
The Radeon X1950 GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 10 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1925 MHz to 2324 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 335W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 106 points. Launch price was $1,099.
GeForce GT 320M
The GeForce GT 320M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 114 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon X1950 GT scores 106 versus the GeForce GT 320M's 114 — the GeForce GT 320M leads by 7.5%. The Radeon X1950 GT is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GT 320M uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 384 (GeForce GT 320M). Raw compute: 23.8 TFLOPS (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 320M). Boost clocks: 2324 MHz vs 1468 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 106 | 114+8% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+1233% | 384 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 23.8 TFLOPS+2012% | 1.127 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2324 MHz+58% | 1468 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+700% | 16 |
| TMUs | 320+1233% | 24 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+614% | 0.14 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 X1950 GT comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GT 320M has 1 GB. The GeForce GT 320M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GT 320M) — the Radeon X1950 GT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 1 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+700% | 0.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 9_0c (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 11.1 (FL10_1) (GeForce GT 320M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 9_0c | 11.1 (FL10_1)+23% |
| Max Displays | 2 | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: Avivo (Radeon X1950 GT) vs VP4 (GeForce GT 320M). Decoder: Avivo vs VP4.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | Avivo | VP4 |
| Decoder | Avivo | VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon X1950 GT draws 335W versus the GeForce GT 320M's 30W — a 167.1% difference. The GeForce GT 320M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon X1950 GT) vs 350W (GeForce GT 320M). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 230mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 335W | 30W-91% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 230mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 1 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 0.3 | 3.8+1167% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon X1950 GT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon X1950 GT | GeForce GT 320M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $140 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49 | — |
| Codename | Navi 21 | GP108 |
| Release | May 10 2022 | May 17 2017 |
| Ranking | #25 | #641 |
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