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.

Overview

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 950 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 950 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019) architecture (codename: GM206), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 768 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 48 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 32 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.825 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1188 MHz from a base of 1024 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 950
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	5,357
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM206
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	768
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	48
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	32
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1188 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1024 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.825 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	57.02 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	2,940 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#425

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950 is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 106 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 950
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	106 GB/s
L1 Cache	288 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12_1— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 950
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12_1
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.2
Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support	SLI

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Display & Media

Display outputs: DVIx 0, HDMIx 1, DisplayPortx 2 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen, decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265.

Specification	GeForce GTX 950
0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors	DVIx
1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors	HDMIx
2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors	DisplayPortx
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 2nd Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 2nd Gen
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 202mm long, occupying 2 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce GTX 950
TDPPower consumption under load	90 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	202mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $48 (MSRP: $159), the GeForce GTX 950 delivers 112 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #425 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 950
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$159
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$48
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#425
Release Date	August 20 2015
Release Year	2015