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.

Overview

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 7950 GX2

#796

Mobility Radeon X2300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

126%

#797

Radeon HD 8450G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

126%

#798

Radeon R5 M320

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

125%

#799

MOBILITY RADEON 9550

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

119%

#800

Radeon R7 M440

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

119%

#801

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

112%

#802

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

109%

#803

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

109%

#804

Radeon R7 M260DX

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

108%

#805

Mobility Radeon X1300

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

106%

#806

Mobility Radeon X1350

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

106%

#807

Radeon HD 8610G

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

106%

#808

MOBILITY RADEON 9600/9700

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

103%

#809

MOBILITY RADEON X1800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $50

103%

#810

Radeon R7 M270

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

102%

#811

GeForce 7950 GX2

MSRP: $599|Avg: $80

100%

#812

Radeon 3100

MSRP: $199|Avg: $30

98%

#813

MOBILITY RADEON 9600

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#814

Radeon HD 8280E

MSRP: $150|Avg: $110

92%

#815

GeForce 8300 GS

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#816

GeForce 6800

MSRP: $299|Avg: $50

89%

#817

GeForce 8400M GT

MSRP: $50|Avg: $30

88%

#818

GeForce 6150

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

87%

#819

Radeon X1200

MSRP: $80|Avg: $15

87%

#820

Mobility Radeon HD 2400 XT

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

82%

#821

GeForce 8300

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

81%

#822

Mobility Radeon HD 4200

MSRP: $49|Avg: $45

80%

#823

Mobility Radeon HD 3430

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

79%

#824

Radeon 3000

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $49

79%

#825

Mobility Radeon HD 3470 Hybrid X2

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

76%

#826

Mobility Radeon HD 4270

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

75%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce 7950 GX2 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce 7950 GX2 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce 7950 GX2 scores 202 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 512 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 32 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 8 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 0.8817 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 861 MHz from a base of 795 MHz.

Specification	GeForce 7950 GX2
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	202
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	512
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	32
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	8
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	861 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	795 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	0.8817 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	27.55 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#764

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 7950 GX2 is equipped with 1 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce 7950 GX2
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	1 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	256 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0c, Vulkan N/A, OpenGL 2.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce 7950 GX2
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	9.0c
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	2.1
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	Quad SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVI-Ix 0, DVI-Ix 1, S-Videox 2 — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: None, decoder: PureVideo HD (VP1)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,WMV.

Specification	GeForce 7950 GX2
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVI-Ix
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	DVI-Ix
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	S-Videox
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	None
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	PureVideo HD (VP1)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,MPEG-2,WMV

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 7950 GX2 draws 23 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: Legacy. Physical size: 229mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 800g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 58 at idle, 85 under load.

Specification	GeForce 7950 GX2
TDPPower consumption under load	23 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	Legacy
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	229mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	800g
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle	58
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load	85

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $80 (MSRP: $599), the GeForce 7950 GX2 delivers 3 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #764 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce 7950 GX2
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$599
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$80
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#764
Release Date	June 28 2016
Release Year	2016

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	8
TMUs	32
Vram	1 GB
L1 Cache	256 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	795 MHz
Boost Clock	861 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	512
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	27.55
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	23 Watt
Floating Point Performance	0.8817 TFLOPS