GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon RX 550

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 Radeon RX 550 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). 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 RX 550
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
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

💎 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 $35), it costs 14% less, resulting in a 13.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 550
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+13.4%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($35)

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 RX 550 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon RX 550

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 RX 550

The Radeon RX 550 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,674 points. Launch price was $79.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the Radeon RX 550 reaches 2,674 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 550 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 512 (Radeon RX 550). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1183 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 550
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,674+3%
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN 4.0
Process Node	28 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS+19%	1.211 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1183 MHz+5%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+25%	32
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 550
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 550 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 550 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 32 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 112 GB/s (Radeon RX 550) — a 250% advantage for the Radeon RX 550. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce GTX 950A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 550
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	DDR3	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	112 GB/s+250%
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 RX 550's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 550 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 300W (Radeon RX 550). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 550
TDP	75W	50W-33%
Recommended PSU	350W	300W-14%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	None
Length	—	155mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	34.7	53.5+54%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon RX 550 launched at $79 and now averages $35. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 14.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 76.4 (Radeon RX 550) — the GeForce GTX 950A offers 13.4% better value. The Radeon RX 550 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).