GeForce GTX 280 vs GeForce GTX 950A

When comparing GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 950A, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 950A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 280

GeForce GTX 950A

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	GeForce GTX 950A
Power consumption (TDP)	236 Watt	75 Watt
Interface	PCIe 2.0 x16	MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	6-pin & 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR3	DDR3
Maximum RAM amount	1 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	2x DVI, 1x S-Video	No outputs

GeForce GTX 280 has 214% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 950A.
GeForce GTX 280 is connected by PCIe 2.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 950A uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 950A has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 280.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 280 is build with Tesla 2.0 architecture, and GeForce GTX 950A - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 280 is 303 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950A.
GeForce GTX 280 is manufactured by 65 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 950A - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 950A is 895 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 280.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	1−2	12−14
ultra / 1080p	0−1	7−8
QHD / 1440p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	12−14	24−27
medium / 1080p	3−4	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 183% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	4−5	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	3−4
low / 720p	16−18	40−45
medium / 1080p	5−6	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	40−45	−
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 280 and GeForce GTX 950A have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	120−130	190−200
medium / 768p	90−95	150−160
ultra / 1080p	40−45	80−85
QHD / 1440p	21−24	45−50
4K / 2160p	18−20	30−33
high / 768p	65−70	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 73% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	85−90	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−35
medium / 1080p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 280 in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 950A.
low / 768p	75−80	100−110
medium / 768p	50−55	80−85
ultra / 1080p	24−27	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Dota 2 is 56% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	2−3	14−16
ultra / 1080p	2−3	12−14
4K / 2160p	0−1	5−6
low / 720p	10−12	30−35
medium / 1080p	3−4	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Far Cry 5 is 350% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	10−11	21−24
ultra / 1080p	5−6	16−18
QHD / 1440p	2−3	−
low / 720p	50−55	85−90
medium / 1080p	10−12	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Fortnite is 121% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	4−5	21−24
ultra / 1080p	−	16−18
QHD / 1440p	0−1	6−7
low / 720p	16−18	40−45
medium / 1080p	7−8	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Forza Horizon 4 is 233% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	40−45	75−80
medium / 768p	−	65−70
high / 1080p	5−6	24−27
ultra / 1080p	2−3	10−11
QHD / 1440p	0−1	1−2
medium / 720p	35−40	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Grand Theft Auto V is 131% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	1−2	8−9
ultra / 1080p	0−1	6−7
4K / 2160p	0−1	2−3
low / 720p	5−6	21−24
medium / 1080p	3−4	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Metro Exodus is 333% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	90−95	100−110
high / 1080p	85−90	−
ultra / 1080p	70−75	95−100
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Minecraft is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	20−22
ultra / 1080p	12−14	16−18
low / 720p	27−30	45−50
medium / 1080p	14−16	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 61% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
high / 1080p	−	12−14
ultra / 1080p	4−5	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	6−7	21−24
medium / 1080p	−	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 220% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	12−14	45−50
medium / 768p	8−9	27−30
high / 1080p	4−5	14−16
ultra / 1080p	3−4	9−10
4K / 2160p	0−1	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 257% more, than GeForce GTX 280.
low / 768p	75−80	95−100
medium / 768p	35−40	55−60
ultra / 1080p	16−18	30−33
high / 768p	30−35	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in World of Tanks is 41% more, than GeForce GTX 280.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 280	GeForce GTX 950A
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Maxwell
Code name	GT200	GM107
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	16 June 2008	13 March 2015
Pipelines	240	640
Core clock speed	1296 MHz	993 MHz
Boost Clock		1124 MHz
Transistor count	1,400 million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	65 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	48.2 billion/sec	44.96
Floating-point performance	622.1 gflops	1,271 gflops
Length	10.5" (267 mm) (26.7 cm)
Memory bus width	512 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1107 MHz	2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth	141.7 GB/s	32.03 GB/s
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	4.0	5.1
OpenGL	2.1	4.6
OpenCL	1.1	1.2
Vulkan	N/A	1.1.126
CUDA	+	5.0
CUDA cores	240
Height	4.376" (111 mm) (11.1 cm)
SLI options	+
Multi monitor support	+
Maximum VGA resolution	2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI	S/PDIF

GeForce GTX 280 vs GeForce GTX 950A

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