
Radeon 760M vs GeForce GTX 950

Radeon 760M
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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 Radeon 760M is positioned at rank #294 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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 760M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2015). The Radeon 760M 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 Radeon 760M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon 760M 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 Radeon 760M and GeForce GTX 950

Radeon 760M
The Radeon 760M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2599 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,449 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 Radeon 760M scores 5,449 and the GeForce GTX 950 reaches 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon 760M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 950 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 760M) vs 768 (GeForce GTX 950). Raw compute: 5.323 TFLOPS (Radeon 760M) vs 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950). Boost clocks: 2599 MHz vs 1188 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 5,449+2% | 5,357 |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 768+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.323 TFLOPS+192% | 1.825 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2599 MHz+119% | 1188 MHz |
| ROPs | 16 | 32+100% |
| TMUs | 32 | 48+50% |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 288 KB+125% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon 760M | 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 | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon 760M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 950 has 2 GB. The Radeon 760M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (Radeon 760M) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) — the Radeon 760M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB+100% | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 106 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB+100% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon 760M) vs 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_2) | 12_1 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 760M) vs NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC 2nd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 760M) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950).
| Feature | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC 2nd Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC 2nd Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon 760M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 950's 90W — a 142.9% difference. The Radeon 760M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 760M) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950). Power connectors: None vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-83% | 90W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | — | 202mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 363.3+511% | 59.5 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon 760M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon 760M | GeForce GTX 950 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $159 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $48 |
| Codename | Phoenix | GM206 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | August 20 2015 |
| Ranking | #421 | #425 |
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