NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480

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Performance
GeForce GTX 95067% better
8,3518% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950 has 67% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 950423% better
52.5233% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 950 has 423% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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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 199th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 7.98% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 8,351 score and $159 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 52.52. This is the 63rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 480 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2010 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Fermi GPU microarchitecture (codename GF100) and is manufactured on a 40 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 480 has 1,536 MB of GDDR5 memory, with a 924 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 177.4 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 480 includes 480 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 700 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 60 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 480 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 480 has the 248th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.79% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 5,014 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 10.05. This is the 101st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Fermi
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2015Q1 2010
Launch Price (MSRP)$159$499
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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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
FPS data for Rise of the Tomb Raider
Rise of the Tomb Raider
GeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
Low - 768p
105 FPS
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Medium - 768p
66 FPS
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High - 1080p
39 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
31 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
--
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4K UHD
13 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

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.

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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon R9 280X21.1+62%
GeForce GTX 68017.2+32%
GeForce GTX 96017+31%
GeForce GTX 105015.6+20%
Radeon R7 37013.3+2%
GeForce GTX 95013
GeForce GT 10308-38%

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.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 95067% better
8,3518% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 480
5,0145% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950 has 67% better performance than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 199th with a score of 8,351, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 248th with a score of 5,014.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 950423% better
52.5233% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 480
10.056% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 950 has 423% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 480 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 63rd with a performance per dollar of 52.52, and the GeForce GTX 480 is ranked 101st with a performance per dollar of 10.05.

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.

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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.

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GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon R7 37057.17+9%
GeForce GTX 96054.11+3%
GeForce GTX 95052.52
GeForce GTX 97048.73-7%
Radeon R9 390X41.83-20%
GeForce GTX 47012.44-76%
Radeon HD 645011.33-78%
GeForce GTX 48010.05-81%

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
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
37,454
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3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,207.5
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,520
(+71.02%)
4,982
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
96.6
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PassMark G3D Mark
5,336
(+29.92%)
4,107
PassMark G2D Mark
634
(+40.89%)
450
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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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.

SpecGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
CodenameGM206GF100
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Fermi
Process Size28 nm40 nm
Transistors2,940 million3,100 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
Memory Size2 GB1,536 MB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth105.8 Gb/s177.4 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,653 MHz924 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache48 KB64 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB768 KB

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 2.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)90 W250 W
Suggested PSU250 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2DVI, mini-HDMI 1.3a

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.

SpecGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
CUDA Cores768480
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--15
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)4860
Render Output Units (ROP)3248
Core Clock Speed1,024 MHz700 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,188 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
Pixel Fill Rate38.02 GPixel/s21.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate57.02 GTexel/s42.06 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.83 TFLOPS1,345 GFLOPS
FP64 Performance57.02 GFLOPS168.1 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.

SpecGeForce GTX 950GeForce GTX 480
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_0)
OpenCL3.01.1
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.85.1

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.