GeForce GTX 950M vs Moore Threads MTT S80

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 950M

2015Core: 914 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

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Moore Threads MTT S80

Core: 1800 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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 255W, a 180W reduction.

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 9.7 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $260 MSRP).

Moore Threads MTT S80

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.7 vs 0 G3D/$ ($260 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 950M: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 950M is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • Poor future-proofing: older-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 240% higher power demand at 255W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 950M better than Moore Threads MTT S80?
Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 2,575 vs 2,513 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 255W).
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Moore Threads MTT S80 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a 12nm process instead of 28nm. 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 $260 MSRP, and you are getting 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moore Threads MTT S80 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
When does Moore Threads MTT S80 make more sense than GeForce GTX 950M?
Yes. Moore Threads MTT S80 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is future-proofing and staying closer to $260 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 950M. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 950M currently gives you 2.5% higher G3D Mark. Moore Threads MTT S80 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low23 FPS113 FPS
medium13 FPS90 FPS
high8 FPS75 FPS
ultra4 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low11 FPS85 FPS
medium6 FPS68 FPS
high3 FPS57 FPS
ultra1 FPS42 FPS
4K
low4 FPS57 FPS
medium2 FPS45 FPS
high1 FPS38 FPS
ultra1 FPS28 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low64 FPS113 FPS
medium36 FPS90 FPS
high26 FPS75 FPS
ultra16 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low29 FPS85 FPS
medium18 FPS68 FPS
high12 FPS57 FPS
ultra9 FPS42 FPS
4K
low10 FPS47 FPS
medium7 FPS39 FPS
high6 FPS36 FPS
ultra4 FPS28 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low116 FPS113 FPS
medium93 FPS90 FPS
high77 FPS75 FPS
ultra58 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS85 FPS
medium70 FPS68 FPS
high58 FPS57 FPS
ultra43 FPS42 FPS
4K
low58 FPS57 FPS
medium46 FPS45 FPS
high39 FPS38 FPS
ultra29 FPS28 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
1080p
low116 FPS113 FPS
medium93 FPS90 FPS
high77 FPS75 FPS
ultra58 FPS57 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS85 FPS
medium70 FPS68 FPS
high58 FPS57 FPS
ultra43 FPS42 FPS
4K
low58 FPS57 FPS
medium46 FPS45 FPS
high37 FPS38 FPS
ultra29 FPS28 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950M and Moore Threads MTT S80

NVIDIA

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.

Moore Threads MTT S80

The Moore Threads MTT S80 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1800 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 255W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,513 points.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the Moore Threads MTT S80 reaches 2,513 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the Moore Threads MTT S80 uses MUSA, both on 28 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 4,096 (Moore Threads MTT S80). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 14.75 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S80).

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
G3D Mark Score
2,575+2%
2,513
Architecture
Maxwell
MUSA
Process Node
28 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
640
4096+540%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.439 TFLOPS
14.75 TFLOPS+925%
ROPs
16
256+1500%
TMUs
40
256+540%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

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 Moore Threads MTT S80 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
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 4 MB (Moore Threads MTT S80) — the Moore Threads MTT S80 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
2 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit+100%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950M draws 75W versus the Moore Threads MTT S80's 255W — a 109.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 950M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 550W (Moore Threads MTT S80). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 8-pin.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MMoore Threads MTT S80
TDP
75W-71%
255W
Recommended PSU
350W-36%
550W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
1x 8-pin
Length
285mm
Height
112mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
34.3+246%
9.9