GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon HD 6950

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 950A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (2 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 6950
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 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 $100), it costs 70% less, resulting in a 234.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 6950
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+234.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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

Radeon HD 6950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 6950

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.

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 6950
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,593
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1408+120%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	2.253 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+41%	800 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	88+120%
L1 Cache	320 KB	352 KB+10%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 6950
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 950A offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6950) — the GeForce GTX 950A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 6950
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	DDR3	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 950A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 6950
TDP	75W-63%	200W
Recommended PSU	350W-30%	500W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Length	—	275mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	34.7+167%	13.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 70% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) — the GeForce GTX 950A offers 234.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 950A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2010).