Radeon HD 6850 X2 vs GeForce GTX 950A

Radeon HD 6850 X2

2011Core: 800 MHz

GeForce GTX 950A

2015Core: 993 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon HD 6850 X2

254

2,534

0.0%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

Radeon RX 7400

Radeon RX 7800M

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

GeForce GTX 950A

2,599

+2.6%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 950A

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

94%

#276

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

664%

#278

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

602%

#279

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

600%

#283

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

546%

#284

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

542%

#286

GeForce GTX 950A

MSRP: $159|Avg: $30

100%

#288

Radeon 540X

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

98%

#289

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

98%

#291

GeForce MX250

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

97%

#292

Radeon 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

96%

#293

GeForce MX330

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

96%

#297

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

94%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

92%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

92%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 950A is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6850 X2.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GeForce GTX 950A
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 2 (2009−2015))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 950A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 950A holds the technical lead. Priced at $30 (vs $50), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 70.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GeForce GTX 950A
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+70.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($50)	✅More affordable ($30)

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.

Radeon HD 6850 X2 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950A Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon HD 6850 X2 and GeForce GTX 950A

Radeon HD 6850 X2

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 19 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 800 MHz. It has 960 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 254W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,534 points.

GeForce GTX 950A

The GeForce GTX 950A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 993 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: 2,599 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 scores 2,534 and the GeForce GTX 950A reaches 2,599 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6850 X2 is built on TeraScale 2 while the GeForce GTX 950A uses Maxwell, both on 40 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 960 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 950A). Raw compute: 1.536 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A).

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GeForce GTX 950A
G3D Mark Score	2,534	2,599+3%
Architecture	TeraScale 2	Maxwell
Process Node	40 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	960 ×2+50%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.536 TFLOPS ×2+7%	1.439 TFLOPS
ROPs	32 ×2+100%	16
TMUs	48 ×2+20%	40
L1 Cache	192 KB	320 KB+67%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GeForce GTX 950A
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950A) — the GeForce GTX 950A has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GeForce GTX 950A
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	DDR3
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	32 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 draws 254W versus the GeForce GTX 950A's 75W — a 108.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 950A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950A). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon HD 6850 X2	GeForce GTX 950A
TDP	254W	75W-70%
Recommended PSU	600W	350W-42%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	285mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	10.0	34.7+247%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 6850 X2 launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 and now averages $30. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 40% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 50.7 (Radeon HD 6850 X2) vs 86.6 (GeForce GTX 950A) — the GeForce GTX 950A offers 70.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 950A is the newer GPU (2015 vs 2011).