NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 vs AMD Radeon Graphics (128SP)
The GeForce GTX 950 has 176% better performance than the Radeon Graphics (128SP) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 950 has 32% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2015 with a MSRP of $159. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM206) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 950 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,653 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 105.8 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 950 includes 768 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,024 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,188 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 48 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 950 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 250 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 90 W.
Benchmark Performance & Value
The GTX 950 has the 222nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 6.44% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090. Its 8,351 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.52. This is the 74th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
About the AMD Radeon Graphics (128SP) GPU
The AMD Radeon Graphics (128SP) is an integrated graphics card that launched in Q3 2022. It is built on the RDNA 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Raphael) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The Graphics includes 128 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 400 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,200 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 8 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 2 ray accelerators dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 15 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The Graphics has the 324th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 567 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.33% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | AMD |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Integrated |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q3 2022 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $159 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
F1 2021 | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | -- | 46 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 18 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 15 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 6 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon 780M | 31 | +448% |
| Radeon 760M | 26.1 | +361% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU) | 25 | +342% |
| Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU) | 18 | +218% |
| UHD Graphics 770 | 15.2 | +169% |
| Radeon Graphics (128SP) | 5.66 | |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 950 has 176% better performance than the Radeon Graphics (128SP) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 222nd with a score of 8,351, and the Radeon Graphics (128SP) is ranked 324th with a score of 3,026.
The GeForce GTX 950 has 81% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090.
GeForce GTX 950's 52.52 performance per dollar ranks it 74th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R7 370 | 8,518.5 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 660 Ti | 8,415 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 8,351 | |
| GeForce GTX 760 | 7,962 | -5% |
| Radeon HD 7970 | 7,770 | -7% |
| UHD Graphics Xe (Tiger Lake, 32EU) | 3,222 | -61% |
| Iris Pro Graphics 580 | 3,220 | -61% |
| Radeon Graphics (128SP) | 3,026 | -64% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 645 | 2,985 | -64% |
| Iris Plus Graphics 655 | 2,894 | -65% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | +17% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | +14% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +11% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | +9% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | +3% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -7% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -20% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 36.09 | -31% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 36.09 | -31% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 715 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 831 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 37,454 (+145.65%) | 15,247 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,207.5 (+165.56%) | 2,337.5 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 10,021 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,520 (+145.82%) | 3,466 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 96.6 | 101.4 (+4.97%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,350 | -- |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 640 | -- |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM206 | Raphael |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Transistors | 2,940 million | 3,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | System Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | System Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 105.8 Gb/s | System Dependent |
| Memory Clock | 1,653 MHz | System Shared |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | System Shared |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 2 MB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 90 W | 15 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | Motherboard Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | -- | 128 |
| CUDA Cores | 768 | -- |
| Compute Units (CU) | -- | 2 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 8 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 8 |
| Ray Accelerators | -- | 2 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,024 MHz | 400 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,188 MHz | 2,200 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 38.02 GPixel/s | 17.6 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 57.02 GTexel/s | 17.6 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1.83 TFLOPS | 563.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 57.02 GFLOPS | 35.2 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon Graphics (128SP) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 2.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.8 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.