Radeon HD 8950 vs GeForce GTX 675MX
Radeon HD 8950
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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 675MX is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (4 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon HD 8950.
| Insight | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.3%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 675MX 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 HD 8950 and GeForce GTX 675MX
Radeon HD 8950
The Radeon HD 8950 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1250 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,828 points. Launch price was $449.
GeForce GTX 675MX
The GeForce GTX 675MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 1 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,951 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon HD 8950 scores 2,828 and the GeForce GTX 675MX reaches 2,951 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon HD 8950 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 675MX uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 1,792 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 960 (GeForce GTX 675MX). Raw compute: 2.867 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8950) vs 1.256 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 675MX).
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,828 | 2,951+4% |
| Architecture | GCN 1.0 | Kepler |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1792+87% | 960 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 2.867 TFLOPS+128% | 1.256 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 32 | 32 |
| TMUs | 112+40% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 448 KB+460% | 80 KB |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 HD 8950 comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 675MX has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 675MX offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 768 KB (Radeon HD 8950) vs 512 KB (GeForce GTX 675MX) — the Radeon HD 8950 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | Unknown |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 768 KB+50% | 512 KB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon HD 8950) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 675MX). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 (11_0) |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 8950) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 675MX). Decoder: UVD 3.1 vs PureVideo HD VP5.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 1.0 | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | UVD 3.1 | PureVideo HD VP5 |
| Codecs | — | H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 ASP |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon HD 8950 draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 675MX's 100W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 675MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon HD 8950) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 675MX). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 1x 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon HD 8950 | GeForce GTX 675MX |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 200W | 100W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 350W-30% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Length | 267mm | — |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 14.1 | 29.5+109% |
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