GeForce GTX 950M vs Radeon HD 6950

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

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon HD 6950 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 950M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 950M	Radeon HD 6950
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (275mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon HD 6950 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

Radeon HD 6950 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950M and Radeon HD 6950

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.

Radeon HD 6950

The Radeon HD 6950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 14 2010. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The boost clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,593 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the Radeon HD 6950 reaches 2,593 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon HD 6950 uses TeraScale 3, both on 28 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	Radeon HD 6950
G3D Mark Score	2,575	2,593
Architecture	Maxwell	TeraScale 3
Process Node	28 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	640	1408+120%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	2.253 TFLOPS+57%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz+41%	800 MHz
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	88+120%
L1 Cache	320 KB	352 KB+10%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	Radeon HD 6950
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)

The GeForce GTX 950M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6950 has 1 GB. The GeForce GTX 950M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6950) — the GeForce GTX 950M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	Radeon HD 6950
VRAM Capacity	2 GB+100%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the Radeon HD 6950's 200W — a 90.9% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 500W (Radeon HD 6950). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin.