GeForce GTX 950 vs Quadro T1200 Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 950

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌400% higher power demand at 90W vs 18W.

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 950: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 950 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 18W instead of 90W, a 72W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 950

2015

Quadro T1200 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 33.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 950: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 950 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Draws 18W instead of 90W, a 72W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌400% higher power demand at 90W vs 18W.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 4 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 33.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Quadro T1200 Mobile better than GeForce GTX 950?

Yes. Quadro T1200 Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 5,500 vs 5,357 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Quadro T1200 Mobile is a 2021 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 950 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Quadro T1200 Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 2 GB, and a 12nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Quadro T1200 Mobile is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Quadro T1200 Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 950 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 950 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 950 is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 5,357 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 T1200 Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	79 FPS	102 FPS
medium	64 FPS	88 FPS
high	52 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	66 FPS	89 FPS
medium	54 FPS	77 FPS
high	39 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	28 FPS
medium	22 FPS	27 FPS
high	14 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	107 FPS	171 FPS
medium	79 FPS	140 FPS
high	61 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	54 FPS	123 FPS
medium	39 FPS	95 FPS
high	26 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	21 FPS	73 FPS
medium	14 FPS	57 FPS
high	11 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	32 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	241 FPS	248 FPS
medium	193 FPS	198 FPS
high	161 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	186 FPS
medium	145 FPS	148 FPS
high	121 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	124 FPS
medium	96 FPS	99 FPS
high	80 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	62 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
1080p
low	167 FPS	178 FPS
medium	138 FPS	144 FPS
high	122 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	98 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	123 FPS
medium	98 FPS	102 FPS
high	87 FPS	88 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	68 FPS	73 FPS
medium	54 FPS	57 FPS
high	44 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	32 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and Quadro T1200 Mobile

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 T1200 Mobile

The Quadro T1200 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 855 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 18W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the Quadro T1200 Mobile 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 Quadro T1200 Mobile uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 1,024 (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 2.918 TFLOPS (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 1425 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	5,357	5,500+3%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	28 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	768	1024+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	2.918 TFLOPS+60%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	1425 MHz+20%
ROPs	32	32
TMUs	48	64+33%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	1 MB+257%
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 950 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Quadro T1200 Mobile relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Quadro T1200 Mobile has 4 GB. The Quadro T1200 Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	Quadro T1200 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	1 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the Quadro T1200 Mobile's 18W — a 133.3% difference. The Quadro T1200 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 350W (Quadro T1200 Mobile). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.