GeForce GTX 950M vs Radeon Pro WX 3100

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 950M

2015Core: 914 MHzBoost: 1124 MHz

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AMD

Radeon Pro WX 3100

2017Core: 925 MHzBoost: 1219 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

  • 19.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

  • Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 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 13.0 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).
  • 15.4% higher power demand at 75W vs 65W.

Radeon Pro WX 3100

2017

Why buy it

  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 13.0 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
  • Draws 65W instead of 75W, a 10W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 950M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro WX 3100 better than GeForce GTX 950M?
Yes. Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 0.3% higher PassMark G3D performance and 4 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2017 instead of 2015, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.
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 the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon Pro WX 3100 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $199 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. GeForce GTX 950M is the more forward-looking alternative, so it still has a real case if you care more about future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.
When does GeForce GTX 950M make more sense than Radeon Pro WX 3100?
Yes. GeForce GTX 950M 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 an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro WX 3100. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro WX 3100 currently gives you 0.3% higher G3D Mark and lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
1080p
low23 FPS40 FPS
medium13 FPS26 FPS
high8 FPS18 FPS
ultra4 FPS10 FPS
1440p
low11 FPS28 FPS
medium6 FPS17 FPS
high3 FPS9 FPS
ultra1 FPS5 FPS
4K
low4 FPS10 FPS
medium2 FPS6 FPS
high1 FPS4 FPS
ultra1 FPS3 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
1080p
low64 FPS67 FPS
medium36 FPS38 FPS
high26 FPS27 FPS
ultra16 FPS16 FPS
1440p
low29 FPS21 FPS
medium18 FPS13 FPS
high12 FPS9 FPS
ultra9 FPS7 FPS
4K
low10 FPS6 FPS
medium7 FPS4 FPS
high6 FPS3 FPS
ultra4 FPS2 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
1080p
low116 FPS116 FPS
medium93 FPS93 FPS
high77 FPS78 FPS
ultra58 FPS58 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS87 FPS
medium70 FPS70 FPS
high58 FPS58 FPS
ultra43 FPS44 FPS
4K
low58 FPS58 FPS
medium46 FPS47 FPS
high39 FPS39 FPS
ultra29 FPS29 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
1080p
low116 FPS116 FPS
medium93 FPS93 FPS
high77 FPS78 FPS
ultra58 FPS58 FPS
1440p
low87 FPS87 FPS
medium70 FPS70 FPS
high58 FPS58 FPS
ultra43 FPS44 FPS
4K
low58 FPS56 FPS
medium46 FPS41 FPS
high37 FPS32 FPS
ultra29 FPS22 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950M and Radeon Pro WX 3100

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro WX 3100

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 12 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 925 MHz to 1219 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,584 points. Launch price was $199.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950M scores 2,575 and the Radeon Pro WX 3100 reaches 2,584 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950M is built on Maxwell while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 28 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 512 (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 1.248 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1219 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
G3D Mark Score
2,575
2,584
Architecture
Maxwell
GCN 4.0
Process Node
28 nm
14 nm
Shading Units
640+25%
512
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.439 TFLOPS+15%
1.248 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1124 MHz
1219 MHz+8%
ROPs
16
16
TMUs
40+25%
32
L1 Cache
320 KB+150%
128 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB

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 Radeon Pro WX 3100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 3100 has 4 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon Pro WX 3100) — the GeForce GTX 950M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
4 GB+100%
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 Radeon Pro WX 3100's 65W — a 14.3% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950M) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 3100). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
TDP
75W
65W-13%
Recommended PSU
350W
350W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
Height
69mm
Slots
1
Temp (Load)
80°C
Perf/Watt
34.3
39.8+16%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX 3100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 950MRadeon Pro WX 3100
MSRP
$199
Codename
GM107
Lexa
Release
March 13 2015
June 12 2017
Ranking
#626
#624