GeForce GTX 950 vs Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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Tesla K20m

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221%

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Quadro P2000 Max-Q

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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RTX A400

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Radeon Pro 5500 XT

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59%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 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 Max-Q offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 950 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Max-Q Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and Quadro P2000 Max-Q

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 Max-Q

The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 5 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 14 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 Max-Q 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 Max-Q uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 768 (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1468 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
G3D Mark Score	5,357	5,353
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	768	768
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	1468 MHz+24%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
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 Max-Q has 4 GB. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro P2000 Max-Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the Quadro P2000 Max-Q's 80W — a 11.8% difference. The Quadro P2000 Max-Q is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 350W (Quadro P2000 Max-Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.