GeForce GTX 950 vs Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
GeForce GTX 950
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About G3D Mark
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
Performance Per Dollar Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% 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 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $100 for the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake), it costs 52% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 102.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+102.9%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($48) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
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.
Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)
The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1950 MHz. It has 4 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) reaches 5,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 4 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1950 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,357 | 5,500+3% |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 768+19100% | 4 |
| Boost Clock | 1188 MHz | 1950 MHz+64% |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB | 768 KB+167% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 950 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) has 4 GB. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 106 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 12 Ultimate (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12 Ultimate |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950) vs Xe Media Engine (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs Xe Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)'s 15W — a 142.9% difference. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 350W (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 202mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W | 15W-83% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 202mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 59.5 | 366.7+516% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) launched at $300 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 52% less ($52 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 55.0 (Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 102.9% better value. The Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-47% | $300 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-52% | $100 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.6+103% | 55.0 |
| Codename | GM206 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | August 20 2015 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #425 | #496 |
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