NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950

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Performance
8,3518% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950 has 8% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar
52.5233% of 161.45

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.

Specs at a glance
Memory2 GB GDDR5
Slots2 slots
TDP90 W
Release DateQ3 2015
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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.

General Info

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

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ3 2015
Launch Price (MSRP)$159
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 950 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.

FPS data for Rise of the Tomb Raider
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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 768p105 FPS$1.51 CPF
Medium - 768p66 FPS$2.4 CPF
High - 1080p39 FPS$4.1 CPF
Ultra - 1080p31 FPS$5.2 CPF
QHD - 1440p----
4K UHD13 FPS$12.23 CPF
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 950's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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

GeForce GTX 950's 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.

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
8,3518% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 950 has 8% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 199th with a score of 8,351.

Performance per dollar
52.5233% of 161.45

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.

The GeForce GTX 950 is ranked 63rd with a performance per dollar of 52.52.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 950's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 950's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

GPUPerformance Per Dollar
Radeon R9 38061.26+17%
GeForce GT 103059.84+14%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)58.2+11%
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 750 Ti36.09-31%
Radeon R9 280X36.09-31%

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 950's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
37,454
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
6,207.5
3DMark 11 Performance Score
8,520
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
96.6
PassMark G3D Mark
5,336
PassMark G2D Mark
634
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecValue
CodenameGM206
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
Process Size28 nm
Transistors2,940 million

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)90 W
Suggested PSU250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth105.8 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,653 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores768
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)48
Render Output Units (ROP)32
Core Clock Speed1,024 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate38.02 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate57.02 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance1.83 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance57.02 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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