GeForce GTX 950M
VS
GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 950M vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 950M

2015Core: 914 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 950M is positioned at rank #83 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 950M

#25
Radeon RX 7600M XT
MSRP: $329|Avg: $300
95%
#73
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
232%
#75
210%
#76
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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 950M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 448.1% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950M.

InsightGeForce GTX 950MGeForce RTX 2060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-448.1%)
Leading raw performance (+448.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2060 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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce RTX 2060 leads by 448.1%. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MGeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
2,575
14,114+448%
Architecture
Maxwell
Turing
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640
1920+200%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.439 TFLOPS
6.451 TFLOPS+348%
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
1680 MHz+49%
ROPs
16
48+200%
TMUs
40
120+200%
L1 Cache
0.31 MB
1.9 MB+513%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MGeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
336 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 72.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MGeForce RTX 2060
TDP
75W-53%
160W
Recommended PSU
350W-30%
500W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
2
Temp (Load)
72
Perf/Watt
34.3
88.2+157%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MGeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Avg Price (30d)
$120
Codename
GM107
TU106
Release
March 13 2015
January 7 2019
Ranking
#626
#168