EVGA - SuperNOVA 850 G7 vs Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 850 G7 | Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1200 W |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | false | true |
Between the SuperNOVA 850 G7 and Toughpower GF3 1200W, the SuperNOVA 850 G7 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Toughpower GF3 1200W wins on wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. Overall, the SuperNOVA 850 G7 scores 80.3 and the Toughpower GF3 1200W scores 84.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Toughpower GF3 1200W edges ahead on the Mars Score (80.3 vs 84.5), but the 4.2-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The SuperNOVA 850 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 Toughpower GF3 1200W if you care most about wattage / atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. Its strongest claims are wattage, atx 3.0 / 12vhpwr. The single most decisive one: Wattage — 41.18% more. 1200 W vs 850 W.
Both ship with comparable efficiency, modular, 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 850 G7 or Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W?
Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W leads the current Mars Score by 4.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare wattage against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose EVGA - SuperNOVA 850 G7 if…
EVGA - SuperNOVA 850 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 Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W if…
Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W has the measurable edge on wattage w, has atx 3.
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 850 G7 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W wins
- ▲Wattage — 41.18% more. 1200 W vs 850 W.
- ▲Has ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR.
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 850 G7 | Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W |
|---|---|---|
| Wattage | 850 W | 1200 Wlead |
| Efficiency | 80+ Gold | 80+ Gold |
| Form factor | ATX | ATX |
Features
| Spec | EVGA - SuperNOVA 850 G7 | Thermaltake - Toughpower GF3 1200W |
|---|---|---|
| Modular | full | full |
| Average noise (Cybenetics) | 32.40 dB(A)lead | 40.46 dB(A) |
| ATX 3.0 / 12VHPWR | false | truelead |
| Warranty | 10 yrs | 10 yrs |