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.

GeForce GTX 950 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 950 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 950

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $240 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Draws 90W instead of 160W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 202mm instead of 240mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 33.7 vs 56.8 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅336.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 68.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 33.7 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌77.8% higher power demand at 160W vs 90W.
❌18.8% longer card at 240mm vs 202mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 336.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 322.8% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 5,357), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 950 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 28nm, and 34 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $240 more expensive on MSRP at $399 vs $159, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 68.5% (56.8 vs 33.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 950 vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 RTX 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 322.8%. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 2535 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	5,357	22,651+323%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	4352+467%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+1109%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	2535 MHz+113%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	136+183%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	4.3 MB+1436%
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 950 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 950 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950 has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 106 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 171.7% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 950 and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) vs 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	106 GB/s	288 GB/s+172%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	32 MB+3100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
DirectX	12_1	12.2+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 56% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 202mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	90W-44%	160W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	202mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	70°C
Perf/Watt	59.5	141.6+138%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 950 came in at $159, while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 950 was 60.2% cheaper ($240 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.7 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 56.8 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 68.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (2023 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
MSRP	$159-60%	$399
Performance per Dollar	33.7	56.8+69%
Codename	GM206	AD106
Release	August 20 2015	May 18 2023
Ranking	#425	#59

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