GeForce GTX 950 vs GeForce GTX 670

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 950	GeForce GTX 670
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 950	GeForce GTX 670
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+140.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48)	✅More affordable ($20)

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 950 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 670 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

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.

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Graphics Performance

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

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

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

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

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Display & API Support

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

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

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

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

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

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Value Analysis

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