NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M
The GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) has 181% better performance than the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) GPU
The GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q4 2021. Its GA107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 64 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 112 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 30 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) has the 156th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 11.69% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M GPU
The GeForce GTX 950M is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015. Its GM107 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 4 GB of DDR3 VRAM. Its 900 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 28.8 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 75 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 950M has the 262nd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 4.16% 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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q4 2021 | Q1 2015 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
Select a game to compare FPS metrics
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
Dragon's Dogma 2 | GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 16 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | -- |
| High - 1080p | 15 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
| 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 RX 7600M | 49.5 | +241% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | 14.5 | |
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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) has 181% better performance than the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) is ranked 156th with a score of 12,267.5, and the GeForce GTX 950M is ranked 262nd with a score of 4,367.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) and the GeForce GTX 950M for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12,517 | +2% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | +0% |
| GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | 12,267.5 | |
| Quadro P3000 | 12,105 | -1% |
| Arc A370M | 12,089.5 | -1% |
| GeForce MX150 | 4,494 | -63% |
| GeForce GTX 850M | 4,385.5 | -64% |
| GeForce GTX 950M | 4,367 | -64% |
| Quadro M1000M | 4,229.5 | -66% |
| FirePro W5170M | 4,197 | -66% |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,192.5 (+228.78%) | 971 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,439 (+214.35%) | 1,094 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 58,068 (+171.91%) | 21,355.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 8,880.5 (+177.52%) | 3,200 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 12,103 (+164.58%) | 4,574.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 159.8 (+217.06%) | 50.4 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,678 (+197.02%) | 2,585 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 465 (+114.29%) | 217 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11 | -- | 42.1 |
| Unigine Heaven 3.0 OpenGL | -- | 33.9 |
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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA107 | GM107 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Maxwell |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 8,700 million | 1,870 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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | DDR3 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112 Gb/s | 28.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 900 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 64 bit | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 64 KB | 64 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 30 W | 75 W |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a | 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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 2,048 | 640 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 16 | -- |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 | 40 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 16 |
| Tensor Cores | 64 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 32 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 735 MHz | 993 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,245 MHz | 1,124 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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 39.84 GPixel/s | 17.98 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 79.68 GTexel/s | 44.96 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 5.1 TFLOPS | 1,439 GFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 159.4 GFLOPS | 44.96 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 RTX 2050 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 950M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (11_0) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 (5.1) |
Check out these comparisons for similar GPUs:
Looking for alternatives? Check out these similar GPUs:
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.