GeForce GTX 950 vs Radeon RX 6300
GeForce GTX 950
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Radeon RX 6300
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6300
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 6300 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2015). The Radeon RX 6300 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 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 6300 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) |
| 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 | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 6300 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $40 versus $48 for the GeForce GTX 950, it costs 17% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 19.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+19.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($48) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 Radeon RX 6300
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.
Radeon RX 6300
The Radeon RX 6300 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,319 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 and the Radeon RX 6300 reaches 5,319 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the Radeon RX 6300 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 768 (Radeon RX 6300). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 2400 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,357 | 5,319 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.825 TFLOPS | 3.686 TFLOPS+102% |
| Boost Clock | 1188 MHz | 2400 MHz+102% |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 48 | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 288 KB+13% | 256 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300 is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 950 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Native) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 950 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6300 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 6300 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 106 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950) vs 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300) — a 65.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 950. Bus width: 128-bit vs 32-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 4 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 106 GB/s+66% | 64 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit+300% | 32-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 12_2 (Radeon RX 6300). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_1 | 12_2 |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6300). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs VCN 3.0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 2nd Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 2nd Gen | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | — |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the Radeon RX 6300's 35W — a 88% difference. The Radeon RX 6300 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 300W (Radeon RX 6300). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 202mm vs 160mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 90W | 35W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 202mm | 160mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Perf/Watt | 59.5 | 152.0+155% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $48, while the Radeon RX 6300 launched at $60 and now averages $40. The Radeon RX 6300 costs 16.7% less ($8 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 133.0 (Radeon RX 6300) — the Radeon RX 6300 offers 19.2% better value. The Radeon RX 6300 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950 | Radeon RX 6300 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159 | $60-62% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $48 | $40-17% |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.6 | 133.0+19% |
| Codename | GM206 | Navi 24 |
| Release | August 20 2015 | January 4 2022 |
| Ranking | #425 | #379 |
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