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Performance
GeForce GTX 950214% better
8,3518% of 104,598
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 950 has 214% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 950
52.5233% of 161.45
Quadro M520
No data available
The GeForce GTX 950 has 33% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
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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 Quadro M520 GPU
The NVIDIA Quadro M520 is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q1 2017. It is built on the Maxwell GPU microarchitecture (codename GM108) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.
Memory
The M520 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,253 MHz memory clock and a 64 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 40.1 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 M520 includes 384 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 965 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,176 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 16 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 8 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 25 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
Benchmark Performance
The M520 has the 320th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 2.54% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 950 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q3 2015 | Q1 2017 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $159 | -- |
| Production Status | End-of-life | End-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
Rise of the Tomb Raider | GeForce GTX 950 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | 105 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 768p | 66 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 39 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 31 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | 13 FPS | -- |
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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| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon R9 280X | 21.1 | +62% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 17.2 | +32% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 17 | +31% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 15.6 | +20% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 13.3 | +2% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 13 | |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 8 | -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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| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 480 | 8.81 | -28% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 9.88 | -19% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 10.68 | -13% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 11.2 | -8% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 11.71 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 12.23 | |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 13 | +6% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 14.17 | +16% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 16.94 | +39% |
| GeForce GTX 980 | 19.68 | +61% |
Benchmark Performance
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Performance
GeForce GTX 950214% better
8,3518% of 104,598
Quadro M520
2,6583% of 104,598
The GeForce GTX 950 has 214% better performance than the Quadro M520 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 199th with a score of 8,351, and the Quadro M520 is ranked 320th with a score of 2,658.
Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 950
52.5233% of 161.45
Quadro M520
No data available
The GeForce GTX 950 has 80% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
GeForce GTX 950's 52.52 performance per dollar ranks it 63rd 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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 950 or
| 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% |
| GeForce GTX 670M | 2,698 | -68% |
| Quadro 5010M | 2,693 | -68% |
| Quadro M520 | 2,658 | -68% |
| Radeon R9 M265X | 2,633 | -68% |
| GeForce 940MX | 2,556 | -69% |
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.
Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 950 orQuadro M520
| 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 614 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | -- | 684 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 37,454 (+179.63%) | 13,394 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 6,207.5 (+165.05%) | 2,342 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 8,520 (+195.42%) | 2,884 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 96.6 (+27.95%) | 75.5 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 5,336 (+185.35%) | 1,870 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 634 (+179.3%) | 227 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 27.9 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 28.8 |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GM206 | GM108 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 2,940 million | 1,020 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 105.8 Gb/s | 40.1 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,653 MHz | 1,253 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit | 64 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB | 1,024 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 950 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | -- |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | MXM-A (3.0) |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 90 W | 25 W |
| Suggested PSU | 250 W | -- |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | -- |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 | Device 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 768 | 384 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 48 | 16 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 8 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,024 MHz | 965 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,188 MHz | 1,176 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 38.02 GPixel/s | 9.41 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 57.02 GTexel/s | 18.82 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 1.83 TFLOPS | 903.2 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 57.02 GFLOPS | 28.22 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 | Quadro M520 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.8 | 6.7 (5.1) |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.