GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon RX 7600

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

✅Costs $110 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 165W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,599 vs 16,581).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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 16.3 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+538% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 277.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌120% higher power demand at 165W vs 75W.

GeForce GTX 950A

2015

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $110 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 165W, a 90W reduction.

Why buy it

✅+538% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 277.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 16.3 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,599 vs 16,581).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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 16.3 vs 61.6 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌120% higher power demand at 165W vs 75W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce GTX 950A?

Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 2,599 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 950A 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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2015, 538.0% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 2 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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?

Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 7600 is about 69.2% more expensive on MSRP at $269 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 538.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 950A really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 950A is 2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,599 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 950A Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	23 FPS	168 FPS
medium	13 FPS	149 FPS
high	8 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	111 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	140 FPS
medium	6 FPS	114 FPS
high	3 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	85 FPS
medium	2 FPS	72 FPS
high	1 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	52 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	117 FPS	414 FPS
medium	88 FPS	349 FPS
high	62 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	206 FPS
1440p
low	85 FPS	241 FPS
medium	55 FPS	205 FPS
high	40 FPS	163 FPS
ultra	28 FPS	130 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	109 FPS
medium	30 FPS	91 FPS
high	22 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	14 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	117 FPS	746 FPS
medium	94 FPS	597 FPS
high	78 FPS	497 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	373 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	560 FPS
medium	70 FPS	448 FPS
high	58 FPS	373 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	280 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	373 FPS
medium	47 FPS	298 FPS
high	39 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	29 FPS	187 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low	117 FPS	604 FPS
medium	94 FPS	517 FPS
high	78 FPS	443 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	88 FPS	468 FPS
medium	70 FPS	397 FPS
high	58 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	259 FPS
4K
low	58 FPS	293 FPS
medium	45 FPS	271 FPS
high	35 FPS	235 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	187 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon RX 7600

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 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 950A scores 2,599 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 538%. The GeForce GTX 950A is built on Maxwell while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 28 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 1.439 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score	2,599	16,581+538%
Architecture	Maxwell	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	28 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	640	2048+220%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.439 TFLOPS	21.75 TFLOPS+1411%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	2655 MHz+136%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	128+220%
L1 Cache	320 KB	512 KB+60%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 950A lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 32 GB/s (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 800% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	8 GB+300%
Memory Type	DDR3	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	32 GB/s	288 GB/s+800%
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 950A draws 75W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 75% difference. The GeForce GTX 950A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 8-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon RX 7600
TDP	75W-55%	165W
Recommended PSU	350W-36%	550W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	8-pin
Length	—	240mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	34.7	100.5+190%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 950A launched at $159 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7600 launched at $269. The GeForce GTX 950A costs 40.9% less ($110 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.3 (GeForce GTX 950A) vs 61.6 (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 offers 277.9% better value. The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).