GeForce GTX 950 vs L2

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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar L2

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L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

98%

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Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

95%

#239

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

5411%

#254

L2

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $1500

100%

#255

FirePro W8100

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $200

100%

#256

Quadro K5200

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $70

100%

#258

Quadro K2000D

MSRP: $599|Avg: $35

98%

#259

FirePro V7800

MSRP: $759|Avg: $96

98%

#260

FirePro W8000

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1599

97%

#261

Quadro K2000

MSRP: $599|Avg: $500

97%

#262

GRID P4-8Q

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $200

97%

#264

FirePro 3D V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $30

94%

#265

GRID M40

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#266

GRID P40-8Q

MSRP: $3000|Avg: $150

92%

#267

GRID M3-3020

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

92%

#268

FirePro V3800

MSRP: $129|Avg: $12

91%

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FirePro V5800

MSRP: $479|Avg: $15

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The L2 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 L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% 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	L2
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
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 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2962.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950	L2
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2962.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($48)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)

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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and L2

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.

L2

The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the L2 reaches 5,467 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the L2 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 11,776 (L2). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 59.35 TFLOPS (L2). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
G3D Mark Score	5,357	5,467+2%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	11776+1433%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	59.35 TFLOPS+3152%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	2520 MHz+112%
ROPs	32	128+300%
TMUs	48	368+667%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	11.5 MB+4007%
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the L2 has 4 GB. The L2 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 96 MB (L2) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	96 MB+9500%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 12_2 (L2). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
DirectX	12_1	12_2
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950) vs NVENC 8th Gen (L2). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 5th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950) vs H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC 8th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC 5th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the L2's 275W — a 101.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 350W (L2). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 202mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
TDP	90W-67%	275W
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	202mm	168mm
Height	—	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	59.5+199%	19.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the L2 launched at $2000 and now averages $1500. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 96.8% less ($1452 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 3.6 (L2) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 3000% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	L2
MSRP	$159-92%	$2000
Avg Price (30d)	$48-97%	$1500
Performance per Dollar	111.6+3000%	3.6
Codename	GM206	AD102
Release	August 20 2015	November 16 2023
Ranking	#425	#189