Radeon HD 6950 vs GeForce GTX 465
Radeon HD 6950
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 465 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.4% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 6950.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.4%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (275mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 465 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 465 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 155.9% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+155.9%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($40) |
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 HD 6950 and GeForce GTX 465
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.
GeForce GTX 465
The GeForce GTX 465 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 607 MHz. It has 352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,654 points. Launch price was $279.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 6950 scores 2,593 and the GeForce GTX 465 reaches 2,654 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 6950 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 465 uses Fermi, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 352 (GeForce GTX 465). Raw compute: 2.253 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6950) vs 0.8554 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 465).
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,593 | 2,654+2% |
| Architecture | TeraScale 3 | Fermi |
| Process Node | 40 nm | 40 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408+300% | 352 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.253 TFLOPS+163% | 0.8554 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 88+100% | 44 |
| L1 Cache | 352 KB | 704 KB+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 1 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | 102.6 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 512 KB | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 11_2 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 465). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 11_2 | 12 (11_0)+9% |
| Max Displays | 4+100% | 2 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: UVD 3 (Radeon HD 6950) vs None (GeForce GTX 465). Decoder: UVD 3 vs VP4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | UVD 3 | None |
| Decoder | UVD 3 | VP4 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 6950 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 465's 200W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 465 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 6950) vs 550W (GeForce GTX 465). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 2x 6-pin. Card length: 275mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 200W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W-9% | 550W |
| Power Connector | 2x 6-pin | 2x 6-pin |
| Length | 275mm | 241mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85 |
| Perf/Watt | 13.0 | 13.3+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon HD 6950 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GTX 465 launched at $279 and now averages $40. The GeForce GTX 465 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 25.9 (Radeon HD 6950) vs 66.3 (GeForce GTX 465) — the GeForce GTX 465 offers 156% better value.
| Feature | Radeon HD 6950 | GeForce GTX 465 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $299 | $279-7% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $40-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 25.9 | 66.3+156% |
| Codename | Cayman | GF100 |
| Release | December 14 2010 | May 31 2010 |
| Ranking | #623 | #618 |
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