GeForce GTX 950A vs GeForce GTX 950M

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 950A

2015

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 950M

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 950A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 950A

2015

GeForce GTX 950M

2015

Why buy it

✅1.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 950A across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 16.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $159 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 950A better than GeForce GTX 950M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 950A averages 1.4% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,599 vs 2,575 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 950A is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 950A is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 950A can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $159 MSRP. GeForce GTX 950A is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 950A is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $159 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.9% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $159 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 950M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 950M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 950A is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 950A Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 950M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
1080p
low	23 FPS	23 FPS
medium	13 FPS	13 FPS
high	8 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	11 FPS
medium	6 FPS	6 FPS
high	3 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	4 FPS
medium	2 FPS	2 FPS
high	1 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
1080p
low	117 FPS	64 FPS
medium	88 FPS	36 FPS
high	62 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	16 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	29 FPS
medium	55 FPS	18 FPS
high	40 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	9 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	10 FPS
medium	30 FPS	7 FPS
high	22 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
1080p
low	117 FPS	116 FPS
medium	94 FPS	93 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	47 FPS	46 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 950A Open GeForce GTX 950M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
1080p
low	117 FPS	116 FPS
medium	94 FPS	93 FPS
high	78 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	58 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	87 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	45 FPS	46 FPS
high	35 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and GeForce GTX 950M

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.

GeForce GTX 950M

The GeForce GTX 950M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 914 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: 2,575 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the GeForce GTX 950M reaches 2,575 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 950M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 950M). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1124 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,575
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	1.439 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1124 MHz
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of video memory. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	GeForce GTX 950M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	DDR3	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 950M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 950M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin.