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 950

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 90W instead of 115W, a 25W reduction.
✅Measures 202mm instead of 240mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 33.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅249.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 94% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 33.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌27.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 90W.
❌18.8% longer card at 240mm vs 202mm.

GeForce GTX 950

2015

GeForce RTX 4060

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).
✅Draws 90W instead of 115W, a 25W reduction.
✅Measures 202mm instead of 240mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅249.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 94% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 65.4 vs 33.7 G3D/$ ($299 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌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 33.7 vs 65.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $299 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌27.8% higher power demand at 115W vs 90W.
❌18.8% longer card at 240mm vs 202mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 4060 better than GeForce GTX 950?

Yes. GeForce RTX 4060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 4060 averages 249.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,548 vs 5,357 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 4060 is a 2023 card with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 950 is a 2015 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 264.9% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 4060 is about 88.1% more expensive on MSRP at $299 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 249.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 264.9% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 950 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 950 is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 5,357 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 950 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 4060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	79 FPS	167 FPS
medium	64 FPS	152 FPS
high	52 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	66 FPS	137 FPS
medium	54 FPS	114 FPS
high	39 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	23 FPS	86 FPS
medium	22 FPS	74 FPS
high	14 FPS	62 FPS
ultra	12 FPS	55 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	107 FPS	392 FPS
medium	79 FPS	334 FPS
high	61 FPS	268 FPS
ultra	38 FPS	211 FPS
1440p
low	54 FPS	240 FPS
medium	39 FPS	209 FPS
high	26 FPS	169 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	137 FPS
4K
low	21 FPS	119 FPS
medium	14 FPS	98 FPS
high	11 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	7 FPS	63 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	241 FPS	812 FPS
medium	193 FPS	642 FPS
high	161 FPS	551 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	181 FPS	535 FPS
medium	145 FPS	443 FPS
high	121 FPS	379 FPS
ultra	90 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	121 FPS	365 FPS
medium	96 FPS	297 FPS
high	77 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	186 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 950 Open GeForce RTX 4060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
1080p
low	140 FPS	746 FPS
medium	113 FPS	613 FPS
high	97 FPS	536 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	440 FPS
1440p
low	102 FPS	594 FPS
medium	84 FPS	486 FPS
high	73 FPS	421 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	330 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	358 FPS
medium	46 FPS	308 FPS
high	35 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	220 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950 and GeForce RTX 4060

GeForce GTX 950

The GeForce GTX 950 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 20 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1024 MHz to 1188 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,357 points. Launch price was $159.

GeForce RTX 4060

The GeForce RTX 4060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1830 MHz to 2460 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,548 points. Launch price was $299.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 950 scores 5,357 versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 19,548 — the GeForce RTX 4060 leads by 264.9%. The GeForce GTX 950 is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce RTX 4060 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 4060). Raw compute: 1.825 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950) vs 15.11 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060). Boost clocks: 1188 MHz vs 2460 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
G3D Mark Score	5,357	19,548+265%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	768	3072+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.825 TFLOPS	15.11 TFLOPS+728%
Boost Clock	1188 MHz	2460 MHz+107%
ROPs	32	48+50%
TMUs	48	96+100%
L1 Cache	0.28 MB	3 MB+971%
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 950 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 950 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 950 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 4060 has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 106 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950) vs 272 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060) — a 156.6% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 950) vs 24 MB (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	106 GB/s	272 GB/s+157%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	24 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
DirectX	12_1	12 Ultimate
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2nd Gen (GeForce GTX 950) vs NVENC 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4060). Decoder: NVDEC 2nd Gen vs NVDEC 5th gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 950) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
Encoder	NVENC 2nd Gen	NVENC 8th gen
Decoder	NVDEC 2nd Gen	NVDEC 5th gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950 draws 90W versus the GeForce RTX 4060's 115W — a 24.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 950 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 202mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950	GeForce RTX 4060
TDP	90W-22%	115W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	202mm	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	73°C
Perf/Watt	59.5	170.0+186%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950 launched at $159 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 4060 launched at $299. The GeForce GTX 950 costs 46.8% less ($140 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 33.7 (GeForce GTX 950) vs 65.4 (GeForce RTX 4060) — the GeForce RTX 4060 offers 94.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).