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.

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 GeForce GTX 950

#119

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER

MSRP: $159|Avg: $81

113%

#120

Radeon R9 290 / 390

MSRP: $329|Avg: $65

112%

#121

TITAN Xp

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $150

112%

#122

Radeon RX 580X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $60

112%

#123

GeForce GTX 690

MSRP: $999|Avg: $45

110%

#124

GeForce GTX 570 Rev. 2

MSRP: $349|Avg: $45

110%

#125

Radeon R9 270X

MSRP: $199|Avg: $40

109%

#126

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $80

109%

#127

Radeon R9 380

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

108%

#128

GeForce RTX 2060

MSRP: $349|Avg: $120

105%

#129

Radeon R9 Fury X

MSRP: $649|Avg: $80

105%

#130

Radeon RX 460

MSRP: $110|Avg: $35

105%

#131

GeForce GTX Titan

MSRP: $999|Avg: $70

105%

#132

GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER

MSRP: $229|Avg: $110

103%

#133

GeForce GTX 1050

MSRP: $110|Avg: $45

100%

#134

GeForce GTX 950

MSRP: $159|Avg: $48

100%

#135

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

MSRP: $758|Avg: $160

100%

#136

GeForce GTS 450 Rev. 2

MSRP: $129|Avg: $30

99%

#137

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

99%

#138

GeForce GTX 780 Rev. 2

MSRP: $649|Avg: $60

97%

#139

Radeon R9 380X

MSRP: $229|Avg: $58

95%

#140

GeForce GTX TITAN X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $120

94%

#141

GeForce GTX 1650

MSRP: $149|Avg: $75

94%

#142

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

MSRP: $499|Avg: $175

93%

#143

GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER

MSRP: $399|Avg: $160

92%

#144

Radeon R9 280X

MSRP: $299|Avg: $60

91%

#145

Radeon HD 7870

MSRP: $349|Avg: $45

91%

#146

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

88%

#147

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

MSRP: $140|Avg: $65

88%

#148

GeForce GTX 750 Ti

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

87%

#149

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

87%

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

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	32
TMUs	48
Vram	2 GB
L1 Cache	288 kB
L2 Cache	1024 kB
Core Clock	1024 MHz
Boost Clock	1188 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	768
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	106 GB/s
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	2,940 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	57.02
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	90 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.825 TFLOPS