GeForce GTX 950A vs GeForce GTX 465

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. The GeForce GTX 950A is positioned at rank #286 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GTX 950A

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#276

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

664%

#278

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

602%

#279

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

600%

#283

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

546%

#284

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

542%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

100%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

96%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

94%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 950A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 465
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 950A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 950A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $40), it costs 25% less, resulting in a 30.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 465
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+30.6%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

GeForce GTX 950A Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 465 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and GeForce GTX 465

GeForce GTX 950A

The GeForce GTX 950A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,599 points.

GeForce GTX 465

The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the GeForce GTX 465 reaches 2,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 465 uses Fermi, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 465). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 465
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,654+2%
Architecture	Maxwell	Fermi
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640+82%	352
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS+68%	0.8554 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	44+10%
L1 Cache	320 KB	704 KB+120%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 465
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 465 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 950A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 32 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 102.6 GB/s (GeForce GTX 465) — a 220.6% advantage for the GeForce GTX 465. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 950A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 465
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	DDR3	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	102.6 GB/s+221%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 465's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 950A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 465). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 465
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	241mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	34.7+161%	13.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 25% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 950A offers 30.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 950A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).