GeForce GTX 950A vs Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 950A

75

2,599

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

28

2,715

+4.5%

Arc A530M

Arc A770M

Arc B580

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.

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses modern memory architecture. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 950A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% 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	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) (10nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs 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 950A Benchmark Check

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

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.

Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs

The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is manufactured by Intel. It was released in August 15 2020. It features the Gen. 11 Ice Lake architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 80 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 28W. Manufactured using 10 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,715 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs reaches 2,715 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs uses Gen. 11 Ice Lake, both on 28 nm vs 10 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 80 (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1350 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,715+4%
Architecture	Maxwell	Gen. 11 Ice Lake
Process Node	28 nm	10 nm
Shading Units	640+700%	80
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1350 MHz+20%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
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 950A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 950A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	DDR3	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs's 28W — a 91.3% difference. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0W (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs
TDP	75W	28W-63%
Recommended PSU	350W	0W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	0mm
Height	—	0mm
Slots	—	0
Temp (Load)	—	85
Perf/Watt	34.7	97.0+180%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs launched at $0 and now averages $0. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs costs 100+% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs Infinity (Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs) — the Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs offers Infinity% better value. The Iris Xe Graphics G7 80EUs is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).