GeForce Go 7900 GTX
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GeForce Go 7900 GTX

NVIDIA

G3D Mark

270

June 2 2015
250 Watt
Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)

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.

Overview

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.

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Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce Go 7900 GTX specifications and capabilities.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX scores 270 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 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM200), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2816 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 176 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 96 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 6.06 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1075 MHz from a base of 1000 MHz.

SpecificationGeForce Go 7900 GTX
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score270
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generationMaxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codenameGM200
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute2816
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling176
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending96
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load1075 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency1000 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance6.06 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second189.4 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generationPCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count8,000 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking#179
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is equipped with 0.25 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

SpecificationGeForce Go 7900 GTX
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures0.25 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generationGDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAMUnknown
L1 Cache1 MB
L2 Cache3 MB

Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 9.0c, Vulkan None, OpenGL 2.1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

SpecificationGeForce Go 7900 GTX
NVIDIA Reflex❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version9.0c
VulkanCross-platform graphics APINone
OpenGLLegacy graphics API2.1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)None
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink supportSLI
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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 2 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: No, decoder: PureVideo— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264.

SpecificationGeForce Go 7900 GTX
Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors1x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors2
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine versionNo
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine versionPureVideo
CodecsSupported video compression formatsMPEG-2,WMV9,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX draws 250 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 50°C at idle, 85°C under load.

SpecificationGeForce Go 7900 GTX
TDPPower consumption under load250 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable typePCIe-powered
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance0mm
Card Height0mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied0-slot
Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle50°C
Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load85°C

Specifications Reference

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Technical Specifications

19 specs

ROPs96
TMUs176
Vram0.25 GB
L1 Cache1 MB
L2 Cache3 MB
Core Clock1000 MHz
Boost Clock1075 MHz
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Speed8 Gbps
Shading Units2816
PCIe GenerationPCIe 3.0 x16
Memory BandwidthUnknown
Memory Bus Width128-bit
Transistor Count8,000 million
Frame GenerationNVIDIA Reflex: No | DLSS Frame Generation: No | DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate189.4
Manufacturing Process28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)250 Watt
Floating Point Performance6.06 TFLOPS

General Information

5 specs

CodenameGM200
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
Launch Price$649
Release DateJune 2 2015
Performance Ranking Position179

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