NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS review. Specs and Benchmarks

Detailed Review of the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS

Ranked 920 in CpusData's performance ranking, the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS delivers exceptional graphics capabilities tailored for gamers and professionals alike.

  • Manufacturer: NVIDIA
  • Year of Manufacture: 2006
  • Process Technology: 90 nm
  • Power Consumption: 49 Watt (TDP)

Performance Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS operates at a base clock frequency of 450 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to . This card is equipped with 256 MB of high-speed memory, featuring a clock rate of 1320 MHz and an impressive memory bandwidth of 42.24 GB/s.

Key Features and Compatibility

In this section, we explore the technologies integrated into the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS, including:

  • Supported Technologies - A comprehensive overview of the advanced technologies utilized in the card to enhance performance and visual fidelity.
  • Interfaces - A detailed list of available interfaces for connectivity, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of displays and peripherals.
  • Motherboard Compatibility - Insights into which motherboard configurations are best suited for optimal performance with the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS.

Performance NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS in Popular Games

We present test results showcasing the performance of the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS in several popular titles. This data allows potential buyers to gauge how well this graphics card handles various gaming scenarios, ensuring it meets their expectations.

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General info

The main nomenclature characteristics of the video card NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS, for general information about it.

Place in performance rating: 970
Architecture: Curie
Code name: G71
Type: Desktop
Release date: 1 May 2006 (15 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP): $259
Price now: $100 (0.4x MSRP)
Value for money: 0.04
GPU code name: G71
Market segment: Desktop

Technical specs

Characteristics that directly affect the performance of the video card NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS. Smaller process technology, higher clock frequencies, more threads and transistors are signs of a modern graphics card.

Core clock speed: 450 MHz
Transistor count: 278 million
Manufacturing process technology: 90 nm
Power consumption (TDP): 49 Watt
Texture fill rate: 9.000
Number of transistors: 278 million
Thermal design power (TDP): 49 Watt

Compatibility, dimensions and requirements

Additional technical information, does not greatly affect the performance rating.

Interface: PCIe 1.0 x16
Length: 198 mm
Supplementary power connectors: 1x 6-pin

Memory

Video card memory is used to store calculations. Modern software and 3D games require higher memory capacity and speed. The higher these parameters, the higher the performance of the chip NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS.

Memory type: GDDR3
Maximum RAM amount: 256 MB
Memory bus width: 256 Bit
Memory clock speed: 1320 MHz
Memory bandwidth: 42.24 GB/s

Video outputs and ports

Information about video card interfaces, ports, shape factor and size.

Display Connectors: 2x DVI, 1x S-Video

API support

Supported by the video card NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS API. The higher the version, the better performance in games.

DirectX: 9.0c (9_3)
OpenGL: 2.1

Overall gaming performance

Performance Testing Results The following tests display the FPS results for the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS across various screen resolutions, aligned with the recommendations provided by game developers. Benchmarking Note: Please note that the performance benchmarks for the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS may vary based on several factors, including the specific environment, motherboard, and processor used during testing. These variables can influence the overall gaming experience, so actual performance may differ from the results presented here.


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Death Stranding (2020)
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F1 2020 (2020)
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Gears Tactics (2020)
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Doom Eternal (2020)
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Legend
5 Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
May Stutter – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards stutter, the game is likely to show a low frame rate. There will be some lags.
30 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 25 frames per second (fps)
40 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 35 frames per second (fps)
60 Fluent – According to the results of benchmarks the game should run at 58 frames per second (fps)
May Run Fluently – Insufficient data. Similar graphics cards show a smooth frame rate, comfortable for the game.
? Uncertain – Graphics cards testing has shown that a slower card can provide a high and stable frame rate for the same operation.
Uncertain – The work of the video card in the game is still being studied. Interpolation among analogs is not possible.
The value depicts the average frame rate. Hovering over the value, you can get individual results.

NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS in Benchmarks

The performance of the NVIDIA GeForce 7900 GS is showcased through various popular modern benchmarks. Testing under maximum load conditions provides valuable insights into the true capabilities of the graphics processor, enabling comparisons with other leading graphics card models. For detailed benchmark descriptions and results, please visit their respective pages.

Overall benchmark performance

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