EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 vs Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W
Between the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 and Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W, the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 comes out ahead in wattage, while the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins on efficiency. Overall, the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 scores 68.3 and the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 61.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The SuperNOVA 1000 G7 edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.3 vs 61.5), but the 6.8-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 if you care most about wattage. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage.
Pick the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if you care most about efficiency. Its strongest claims are efficiency.
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, warranty, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 wins
- ▲Wattage — 16.28% more. 1000 W vs 860 W.
Why Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W wins
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 Wlead | 860 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinumlead |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | false | false |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |
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