GeForce GTX 950M vs GRID K240Q

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 950M

2015

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

GRID K240Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 950M

2015

GRID K240Q

2013

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 225W, a 150W reduction.
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 5.1 vs 0 G3D/$ ($500 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.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 5.1 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $500 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2013-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌200% higher power demand at 225W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 950M better than GRID K240Q?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,575 vs 2,541 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 950M is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (75W vs 225W).

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

GeForce GTX 950M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2015 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 950M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 950M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $500 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. GRID K240Q really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GRID K240Q still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GRID K240Q is 2013 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,541 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 950M Benchmark Check

GRID K240Q Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
1080p
low	23 FPS	102 FPS
medium	13 FPS	83 FPS
high	8 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	38 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	85 FPS
medium	6 FPS	69 FPS
high	3 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	28 FPS
medium	2 FPS	26 FPS
high	1 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
1080p
low	64 FPS	88 FPS
medium	36 FPS	62 FPS
high	26 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	16 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	29 FPS	48 FPS
medium	18 FPS	31 FPS
high	12 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	9 FPS	17 FPS
4K
low	10 FPS	18 FPS
medium	7 FPS	12 FPS
high	6 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	7 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 950M Open GRID K240Q

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
1080p
low	116 FPS	114 FPS
medium	93 FPS	91 FPS
high	77 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	57 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	39 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 950M Open GRID K240Q

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
1080p
low	116 FPS	114 FPS
medium	93 FPS	91 FPS
high	77 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS
1440p
low	87 FPS	86 FPS
medium	70 FPS	69 FPS
high	58 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	43 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	57 FPS
medium	46 FPS	46 FPS
high	37 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950M and GRID K240Q

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.

GRID K240Q

The GRID K240Q is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 28 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 745 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 225W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,541 points. Launch price was $469.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the GRID K240Q reaches 2,541 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the GRID K240Q uses Kepler, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 1,536 (GRID K240Q). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 2.289 TFLOPS (GRID K240Q).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
G3D Mark Score	2,575+1%	2,541
Architecture	Maxwell	Kepler
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	1536+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	2.289 TFLOPS+59%
ROPs	16	32+100%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB+150%	128 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 950M gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GRID K240Q relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 2 GB of GDDR5. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 0.5 MB (GRID K240Q) — the GeForce GTX 950M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950M	GRID K240Q
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit+100%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the GRID K240Q's 225W — a 100% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 350W (GRID K240Q). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.