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    GeForce GTX 950A vs HD Graphics 515

    When comparing GeForce GTX 950A and HD Graphics 515, 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 950A and HD Graphics 515 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
    GeForce GTX 950A
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    HD Graphics 515 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: HD Graphics 515 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with HD Graphics 515 here:

    HD Graphics 515 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 950A HD Graphics 515
    Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface MXM-B (3.0) PCIe 3.0 x1
    Memory type DDR3 DDR3L/LPDDR3
    Maximum RAM amount 2 GB
    Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 950A has 400% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 515.
    • GeForce GTX 950A is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and HD Graphics 515 uses PCIe 3.0 x1 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 950A is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 515 - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 950A is build with Maxwell architecture, and HD Graphics 515 - with Gen. 9 Skylake.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 950A is 693 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 515.
    • GeForce GTX 950A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 515 - by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 12−14 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 7−8 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
    low / 720p 24−27 10−11
    medium / 1080p 14−16 2−3
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 233% more, than HD Graphics 515.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 950A HD Graphics 515
    Architecture Maxwell Gen. 9 Skylake
    Code name GM107 Skylake GT2
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 13 March 2015 1 September 2015
    Pipelines 640 24
    Core clock speed 993 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 1124 MHz 1000 MHz
    Transistor count 1,870 million
    Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 44.96 22.80
    Floating-point performance 1,271 gflops
    Memory bus width 128 Bit 64/128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 2002 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 32.03 GB/s
    Shared memory +
    DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_1)
    Shader Model 5.1 6.4
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 2.1
    Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.97
    CUDA 5.0
    Quick Sync +
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