GeForce GTX 670 vs GeForce GTX 950

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 670 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 670 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 670 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $48), it costs 58% less, resulting in a 140.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+140.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 670 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 670 and GeForce GTX 950

GeForce GTX 670

The GeForce GTX 670 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 10 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 915 MHz to 980 MHz. It has 1344 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,361 points. Launch price was $399.

GeForce GTX 950

The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 670 scores 5,361 and the GeForce GTX 950 reaches 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 670 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,344 (GeForce GTX 670) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Raw compute: 2.634 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 670) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950). Boost clocks: 980 MHz vs 1188 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
G3D Mark Score	5,361	5,357
Architecture	Kepler	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1344+75%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.634 TFLOPS+44%	1.825 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	980 MHz	1188 MHz+21%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	112+133%	48
L1 Cache	112 KB	288 KB+157%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 670 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 950 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 670 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 670) vs 106 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950) — a 81.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 670. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 670) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) — the GeForce GTX 950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+100%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+81%	106 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+100%	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	1 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 670) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12_1
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (3rd Gen) (GeForce GTX 670) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950). Decoder: NVDEC (1st Gen) vs NVDEC 2nd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 670) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950).

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
Encoder	NVENC (3rd Gen)	NVENC 2nd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (1st Gen)	NVDEC 2nd Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 670 draws 170W versus the GeForce GTX 950's 90W — a 61.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 670) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 202mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 670	GeForce GTX 950
TDP	170W	90W-47%
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	241mm	202mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	82 C	—
Perf/Watt	31.5	59.5+89%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 670 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 and now averages $48. The GeForce GTX 670 costs 58.3% less ($28 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 268.1 (GeForce GTX 670) vs 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) — the GeForce GTX 670 offers 140.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 950 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2012).