GeForce GTX 950 vs GRID P4-8Q
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.
Value Upgrade Path
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GRID P4-8Q
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.4% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GRID P4-8Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.4%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | 📏 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 $200), it costs 76% less, resulting in a 322.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+322.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($48) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200) |
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 GRID P4-8Q
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.
GRID P4-8Q
The GRID P4-8Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,283 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the GRID P4-8Q reaches 5,283 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GRID P4-8Q uses Maxwell 2.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 1,536 (GRID P4-8Q). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID P4-8Q).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,357+1% | 5,283 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 1536+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS | 2.218 TFLOPS+22% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 96+100% |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB | 576 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GRID P4-8Q has 4 GB. The GRID P4-8Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) vs 2 MB (GRID P4-8Q) — the GRID P4-8Q has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the GRID P4-8Q's 100W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 350W (GRID P4-8Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W-10% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 202mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 59.5+13% | 52.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the GRID P4-8Q launched at $2000 and now averages $200. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 76% less ($152 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 26.4 (GRID P4-8Q) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 322.7% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | GRID P4-8Q |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-92% | $2000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48-76% | $200 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.6+323% | 26.4 |
| Codename | GM206 | GM204 |
| Release | August 20 2015 | August 30 2015 |
| Ranking | #425 | #535 |
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