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GeForce GTX 950M
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Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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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 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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 950M
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is significantly newer (2025 vs 2015). The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G 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 GTX 950M 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (6nm) |
| 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
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 950M 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G
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 Ryzen 7 4700G
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 8 2025. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1452 MHz to 2300 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 43W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,553 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G reaches 2,553 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 Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 1,792 (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 16.49 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,575 | 2,553 |
| Architecture | Maxwell | RDNA 3.0 |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 6 nm |
| Shading Units | 640 | 1792+180% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.439 TFLOPS | 16.49 TFLOPS+1046% |
| Boost Clock | 1124 MHz | 2300 MHz+105% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 40 | 112+180% |
| L1 Cache | 320 KB | 512 KB+60% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G's 43W — a 54.2% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 300W (Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs None.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 43W-43% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 300W-14% |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Perf/Watt | 34.3 | 59.4+73% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 950M | Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $299 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $100 |
| Codename | GM107 | Navi 33 |
| Release | March 13 2015 | August 8 2025 |
| Ranking | #626 | #229 |
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