GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 950A

2 GB 75

2,599

0.0%

GeForce GTX 1080 with Max-Q Design

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

Shared System RAM 15

2,602

+0.1%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

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 950A

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅37.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown 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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 16.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (2 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅37.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Draws 15W instead of 75W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U 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.
❌400% higher power demand at 75W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 2 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown 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 Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U better than GeForce GTX 950A?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 37.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2020 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 950A is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 2 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 37.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 950A really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce GTX 950A make more sense than Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U?

Yes. GeForce GTX 950A 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 $159 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U. The trade-off is that Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U currently gives you 0.1% higher G3D Mark and 37.4% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 950A 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.

GeForce GTX 950A Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	23 FPS	83 FPS
medium	13 FPS	72 FPS
high	8 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	73 FPS
medium	6 FPS	63 FPS
high	3 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	27 FPS
medium	2 FPS	25 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 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	117 FPS	114 FPS
medium	88 FPS	80 FPS
high	62 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	76 FPS
medium	55 FPS	46 FPS
high	40 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	25 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	36 FPS
medium	30 FPS	24 FPS
high	22 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	117 FPS	117 FPS
medium	94 FPS	94 FPS
high	78 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	59 FPS
medium	47 FPS	47 FPS
high	39 FPS	39 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	29 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
1080p
low	117 FPS	117 FPS
medium	94 FPS	94 FPS
high	78 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	88 FPS
medium	70 FPS	70 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	44 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	58 FPS
medium	45 FPS	46 FPS
high	35 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	28 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

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.

Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,602 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 and the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U reaches 2,602 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U uses Vega, both on 28 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
G3D Mark Score	2,599	2,602
Architecture	Maxwell	Vega
Process Node	28 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	640+25%	512
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	2100 MHz+87%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 950A gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
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 950A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 950A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	DDR3	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	System
Bus Width	128-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U's 15W — a 133.3% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U
TDP	75W	15W-80%
Recommended PSU	350W	1W-100%
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	Integrated
Perf/Watt	34.7	173.5+400%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U costs 100+% less ($159 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.3 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U) — the Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 11 Ryzen 7 3700U is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2015).