GeForce RTX 3070 vs GeForce Go 7900 GTX
GeForce RTX 3070
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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 GeForce RTX 3070
Performance Per Dollar GeForce Go 7900 GTX
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 8111.9% higher G3D Mark score and 3100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GTX.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+8111.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-8111.9%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3070 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 GeForce RTX 3070 and GeForce Go 7900 GTX
GeForce RTX 3070
The GeForce RTX 3070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,172 points. Launch price was $499.
GeForce Go 7900 GTX
The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3070 scores 22,172 versus the GeForce Go 7900 GTX's 270 — the GeForce RTX 3070 leads by 8111.9%. The GeForce RTX 3070 is built on Ampere while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 8 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 5,888 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Raw compute: 20.31 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1075 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,172+8112% | 270 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 5888+109% | 2816 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 20.31 TFLOPS+235% | 6.06 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+60% | 1075 MHz |
| ROPs | 96 | 96 |
| TMUs | 184+5% | 176 |
| L1 Cache | 5.8 MB+480% | 1 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 3070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 2.0 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 3070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has 256 MB. The GeForce RTX 3070 offers 3100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) — the GeForce RTX 3070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+3100% | 0.25 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+33% | 3 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Vulkan: 1.4 vs None. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 2.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate+33% | 9.0c |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | None |
| OpenGL | 4.6+119% | 2.1 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th gen (GeForce RTX 3070) vs No (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs PureVideo. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (GeForce RTX 3070) vs MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th gen | No |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th gen | PureVideo |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 | MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 3070 draws 220W versus the GeForce Go 7900 GTX's 250W — a 12.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 3070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 3070) vs 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 242mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 220W-12% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 350W-46% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 242mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75°C-12% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 100.8+9064% | 1.1 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3070 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 3070 | GeForce Go 7900 GTX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $499 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | — |
| Codename | GA104 | GM200 |
| Release | September 1 2020 | June 2 2015 |
| Ranking | #63 | #179 |
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