Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1500 W |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | false | true |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinum |
Between the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 and C1500 Platinum, the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 comes out ahead in several specs, while the C1500 Platinum wins on wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. Overall, the SuperNOVA 1000 G7 scores 82.1 and the C1500 Platinum scores 91 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The C1500 Platinum is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.9 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The SuperNOVA 1000 G7 does not pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec-table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the C1500 Platinum if you care most about wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. Its strongest claims are wattage, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr, efficiency. The single most decisive one: Wattage — 50.00% more. 1500 W vs 1000 W.
Both ship with comparable modular, warranty, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the C1500 Platinum is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 or NZXT - C1500 Platinum?
NZXT - C1500 Platinum leads the current Mars Score by 8.9 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 does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
Choose NZXT - C1500 Platinum if…
NZXT - C1500 Platinum has the measurable edge on wattage w, has atx 3, 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
- No decisive advantages.
Why NZXT - C1500 Platinum wins
- ▲Wattage — 50.00% more. 1500 W vs 1000 W.
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
- ▲Efficiency: 80+ Platinum (vs 80+ Gold).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 1000 W | 1500 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Platinumlead |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 1000 G7 | NZXT - C1500 Platinum |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | false | truelead |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |