GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon Ryzen 5 150
GeForce GTX 950A
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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.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 950A
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 150.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.2%) |
| 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 (+0%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 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 $350), it costs 91% less, resulting in a 1068.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1068.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($30) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) |
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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon Ryzen 5 150
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 Ryzen 5 150
The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 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: 2,595 points. Launch price was $79.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 reaches 2,595 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 Ryzen 5 150 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 512 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1183 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,599 | 2,595 |
| 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 |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce GTX 950A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR3 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | 32 GB/s | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+300% | 0.5 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 5 150's 50W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 150). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 50W-33% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 34.7 | 51.9+50% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the Radeon Ryzen 5 150 launched at $350 and now averages $350. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 91.4% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 7.4 (Radeon Ryzen 5 150) — the GeForce GTX 950A offers 1070.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 150 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950A | Radeon Ryzen 5 150 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $159-55% | $350 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $30-91% | $350 |
| Performance per Dollar | 86.6+1070% | 7.4 |
| Codename | GM107 | Lexa |
| Release | March 13 2015 | April 20 2017 |
| Ranking | #621 | #617 |
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