GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon HD 8770

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 950A is positioned at rank 286 and the Radeon HD 8770 is on rank 271, so the Radeon HD 8770 offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 Radeon HD 8770

#261

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

625%

#263

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

566%

#264

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

565%

#268

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

514%

#269

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

510%

#271

Radeon HD 8770

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

100%

#273

Radeon R9 M295X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $150

99%

#274

GeForce GT 325M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $20

98%

#275

GeForce GTS 160M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

98%

#276

GeForce GTX 470M SLI

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

97%

#277

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200G

MSRP: $99|Avg: $70

97%

#279

Radeon RX Vega 9

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#282

Iris Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#283

Radeon R9 M395

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

95%

#285

GeForce GT 755M SLI

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

94%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 8770 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950A.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8770
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 $150), it costs 80% less, resulting in a 398.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8770
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+398.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)

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 8770 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 8770

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 8770

The Radeon HD 8770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 775 MHz to 825 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,607 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the Radeon HD 8770 reaches 2,607 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 8770 uses GCN 1.0, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 384 (Radeon HD 8770). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.6336 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8770). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 825 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8770
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,607
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 1.0
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640+67%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS+127%	0.6336 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+36%	825 MHz
ROPs	16+100%	8
TMUs	40+67%	24
L1 Cache	320 KB+233%	96 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8770
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)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 32 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 96 GB/s (Radeon HD 8770) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon HD 8770. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 8770) — the GeForce GTX 950A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8770
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	DDR3	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	96 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 8770's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon HD 8770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 350W (Radeon HD 8770). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8770
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	350W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	—	240mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	34.7	52.1+50%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon HD 8770 launched at $150 and now averages $150. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 80% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 17.4 (Radeon HD 8770) — the GeForce GTX 950A offers 397.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 950A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2013).