GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon RX 560X mobile

When comparing GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon RX 560X mobile, 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 Radeon RX 560X mobile is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

Radeon RX 560X mobile is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon RX 560X mobile 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 Radeon RX 560X mobile here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 950A Radeon RX 560X mobile
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 65 Watt
Interface MXM-B (3.0) MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type DDR3 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 2 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GeForce GTX 950A has 15% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 560X mobile.
  • Both video cards are using MXM-B (3.0) interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon RX 560X mobile has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 950A.
  • GeForce GTX 950A is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 950A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - with Polaris.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon RX 560X mobile is 179 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950A.
  • GeForce GTX 950A is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560X mobile - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon RX 560X mobile is 3998 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950A.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 21−24
ultra / 1080p 7−8 14−16
QHD / 1440p 2−3 8−9
4K / 2160p 5−6
low / 720p 24−27 40−45
medium / 1080p 14−16 27−30
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX 560X mobile in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 91% more, than GeForce GTX 950A.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 950A Radeon RX 560X mobile
Architecture Maxwell Polaris
Code name GM107 Polaris 11
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 13 March 2015 5 January 2017
Pipelines 640 1024
Core clock speed 993 MHz 1172 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz 1275 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 44.96 81.60
Floating-point performance 1,271 gflops 2,611 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 2002 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 32.03 GB/s 92.8 GB/s
Shared memory -
DirectX 12 (11_0) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 5.1 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
CUDA 5.0
FreeSync +
Laptop size large
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