EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 vs Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 | Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 860 W |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinum |
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 82.1 and the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W scores 83.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (82.1 vs 83.3). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 if you care most about wattage. The biggest gaps in its favor are wattage. The single most decisive one: Wattage — 16.28% more. 1000 W vs 860 W.
Pick the Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if you care most about efficiency. Its strongest claims are efficiency. The single most decisive one: Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Both ship with comparable modular, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, warranty, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 or Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W?
Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W leads the current Mars Score by 1.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare wattage, efficiency against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 if…
EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 has the measurable edge on wattage w.
Choose Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W if…
Fractal Design - Ion+ 2 Platinum 860W has the measurable edge on efficiency.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
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 |