GeForce GTX 950M vs GeForce GTX 950A

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 950M is positioned at rank 83 and the GeForce GTX 950A is on rank 286, so the GeForce GTX 950M 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 950M

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

95%

#73

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

232%

#75

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

210%

#76

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

210%

#80

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

191%

#81

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

189%

#83

GeForce GTX 950M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

97%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

95%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

92%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 950A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950M	GeForce GTX 950A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 950A 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 950M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 950A

GeForce GTX 950M

The GeForce GTX 950M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 914 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: 2,575 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the GeForce GTX 950A reaches 2,599 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 950A uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 950A). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	GeForce GTX 950A
G3D Mark Score	2,575	2,599
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1124 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	GeForce GTX 950A
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	GeForce GTX 950A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	DDR3
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	32 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 950A's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 950A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950A). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.