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L2
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GeForce GTX 950
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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 L2 is positioned at rank #254 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 L2
Performance Per Dollar
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L2 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The L2 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 950 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L2 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (4 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 950.
| Insight | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.1%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 950 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $48 versus $1,500 for the L2, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2962.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2962.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500) | ✅More affordable ($48) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of L2 and GeForce GTX 950
L2
The L2 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 16 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1440 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 11776 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 92 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,467 points.
GeForce GTX 950
The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.
Graphics Performance
The L2 scores 5,467 and the GeForce GTX 950 reaches 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The L2 is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 11,776 (L2) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Raw compute: 59.35 TFLOPS (L2) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1188 MHz.
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,467+2% | 5,357 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 11776+1433% | 768 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 59.35 TFLOPS+3152% | 1.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2520 MHz+112% | 1188 MHz |
| ROPs | 128+300% | 32 |
| TMUs | 368+667% | 48 |
| L1 Cache | 11.5 MB+4007% | 0.28 MB |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+9500% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The L2 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 950 has 2 GB. The L2 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (L2) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) — the L2 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 96 MB+9500% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_2 (L2) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_2 | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 8th Gen (L2) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 2nd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1 (L2) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950).
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 8th Gen | NVENC 2nd Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC 2nd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The L2 draws 275W versus the GeForce GTX 950's 90W — a 101.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (L2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 202mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 90W-67% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 202mm |
| Height | 69mm | — |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 19.9 | 59.5+199% |
Value Analysis
The L2 launched at $2000 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 and now averages $48. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 96.8% less ($1452 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.6 (L2) vs 111.6 (GeForce GTX 950) — the GeForce GTX 950 offers 3000% better value. The L2 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | L2 | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2000 | $159-92% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1500 | $48-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.6 | 111.6+3000% |
| Codename | AD102 | GM206 |
| Release | November 16 2023 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #189 | #425 |
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