GeForce GTX 950 vs Quadro P2000 (móvel)

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 Quadro P2000 (móvel)

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

97%

#119

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

1379%

#134

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $150

100%

#135

Quadro P3000

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

99%

#136

Quadro P3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $200

99%

#139

Quadro T1000 (móvel)

MSRP: $500|Avg: $120

93%

#140

Radeon Pro V520

MSRP: $800|Avg: $300

93%

#141

Quadro M5500

MSRP: $800|Avg: $200

92%

#142

Quadro K1200

MSRP: $300|Avg: $184

92%

#143

Quadro P400

MSRP: $169|Avg: $60

92%

#144

Radeon Pro WX 7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $180

90%

#145

Quadro M520

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

89%

#146

Radeon Sky 500

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

88%

#147

Quadro M5000

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

88%

#148

Radeon Pro WX 4100

MSRP: $399|Avg: $85

86%

#149

Quadro P4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $819|Avg: $290

86%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) uses modern memory architecture. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) 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 GeForce GTX 950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Quadro P2000 (móvel) offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	Pascal (2016−2021) (16nm)
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 $150 for the Quadro P2000 (móvel), it costs 68% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 212.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+212.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($48)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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

Quadro P2000 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and Quadro P2000 (móvel)

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.

Quadro P2000 (móvel)

The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 15 2019. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1291 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,353 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the Quadro P2000 (móvel) reaches 5,353 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Quadro P2000 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 1,152 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 2.974 TFLOPS (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1291 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	5,357	5,353
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	1152+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	2.974 TFLOPS+63%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	1291 MHz+9%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	72+50%
L1 Cache	288 KB	432 KB+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
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 Quadro P2000 (móvel) has 4 GB. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) 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 1.25 MB (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) — the Quadro P2000 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1.25 MB+25%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the Quadro P2000 (móvel)'s 75W — a 18.2% difference. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 (móvel)). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 (móvel)
TDP	90W	75W-17%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	202mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	59.5	71.4+20%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Quadro P2000 (móvel) launched at $500 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 68% less ($102 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 35.7 (Quadro P2000 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 212.6% better value. The Quadro P2000 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).