GeForce GTX 950 vs GeForce GTX 760 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 760 Ti.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 950 holds the technical lead. Priced at $48 (vs $249), it costs 81% less, resulting in a 423.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+423.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($48)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($249)

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 760 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and GeForce GTX 760 Ti

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 760 Ti

The GeForce GTX 760 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 7 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 875 MHz to 928 MHz. It has 2880 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,307 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the GeForce GTX 760 Ti reaches 5,307 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 2,880 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 5.345 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 928 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
G3D Mark Score	5,357	5,307
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	768	2880+275%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	5.345 TFLOPS+193%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz+28%	928 MHz
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	240+400%
L1 Cache	288 KB+20%	240 KB
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 106 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — a 81.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 760 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 760 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	106 GB/s	192 GB/s+81%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.5 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 11_0 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
DirectX	12_1+9%	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 760 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce GTX 760 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC 3rd Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC 1st Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the GeForce GTX 760 Ti's 250W — a 94.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 760 Ti). 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 760 Ti
TDP	90W-64%	250W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	202mm	241mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	59.5+181%	21.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the GeForce GTX 760 Ti launched at $249 and now averages $249. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 80.7% less ($201 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 21.3 (GeForce GTX 760 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 423.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 950 is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).