GeForce GTX 950M vs GeForce GTX 960A

When comparing GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 960A, 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 950M and GeForce GTX 960A is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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GeForce GTX 960A

GeForce GTX 950M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 950M 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 GeForce GTX 950M here:

GeForce GTX 950M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 950M	GeForce GTX 960A
Power consumption (TDP)	75 Watt	75 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x8	MXM-B (3.0)
Memory type	DDR3 or GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	4 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 75 Watt.
GeForce GTX 950M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GeForce GTX 960A uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 950M has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960A.
GeForce GTX 950M is used in Laptops, and GeForce GTX 960A - in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 960A are build with Maxwell architecture.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 115 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950M.
GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 960A are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 4012 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	8−9	7−8
QHD / 1440p	2−3	2−3
low / 720p	27−30	24−27
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	21−24	20−22
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
QHD / 1440p	5−6	3−4
4K / 2160p	4−5	−
low / 720p	45−50	40−45
medium / 1080p	24−27	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Battlefield 5 is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 960A have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	190−200	180−190
medium / 768p	160−170	150−160
ultra / 1080p	90−95	80−85
QHD / 1440p	50−55	45−50
4K / 2160p	30−33	30−33
high / 768p	130−140	120−130
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
low / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	35−40	30−35
medium / 1080p	45−50	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
medium / 768p	85−90	80−85
ultra / 1080p	55−60	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Dota 2 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
4K / 2160p	5−6	5−6
low / 720p	35−40	30−35
medium / 1080p	16−18	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Far Cry 5 is 12% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	21−24	21−24
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
QHD / 1440p	16−18	−
low / 720p	90−95	85−90
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Fortnite is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	21−24	21−24
ultra / 1080p	18−20	16−18
QHD / 1440p	7−8	6−7
low / 720p	45−50	40−45
medium / 1080p	24−27	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Forza Horizon 4 is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
low / 768p	75−80	75−80
medium / 768p	70−75	65−70
high / 1080p	24−27	21−24
ultra / 1080p	10−12	10−11
QHD / 1440p	1−2	1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Grand Theft Auto V is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	8−9	8−9
ultra / 1080p	6−7	6−7
4K / 2160p	2−3	2−3
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	10−12	10−11
GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 960A have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	100−110	100−110
ultra / 1080p	100−110	95−100
medium / 1080p	100−110	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Minecraft is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	21−24	20−22
ultra / 1080p	16−18	16−18
low / 720p	50−55	45−50
medium / 1080p	21−24	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
high / 1080p	12−14	12−14
ultra / 1080p	9−10	9−10
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	21−24
medium / 1080p	14−16	14−16
GeForce GTX 950M and GeForce GTX 960A have the same average FPS in Red Dead Redemption 2.
low / 768p	45−50	40−45
medium / 768p	30−33	27−30
high / 1080p	16−18	14−16
ultra / 1080p	10−11	9−10
4K / 2160p	7−8	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.
low / 768p	95−100	95−100
medium / 768p	55−60	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	30−33
high / 768p	50−55	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in World of Tanks is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 960A.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 950M	GeForce GTX 960A
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Code name	N16P-GT	GM107
Type	Laptop	Desktop
Release date	12 March 2015	13 March 2015
Pipelines	640	640
Core clock speed	914 MHz	1029 MHz
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1085 MHz
Transistor count	1,870 million	1,870 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	44.96	43.40
Floating-point performance	1,439 gflops	1,389 gflops
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	1000 or 2500 MHz	5012 MHz
Memory bandwidth	32 or 80 GB/s	80.19 GB/s
Shared memory	-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_0)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.1.126
CUDA	+	5.0
CUDA cores	640
Bus support	PCI Express 3.0
SLI options	+
HDMI	+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)	140 Mh/s	180 Mh/s
Laptop size	medium sized
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support	+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder	+
Optimus	+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	2.5 Mh/s
GameStream	+
GeForce ShadowPlay	+
GPU Boost	2.0
GameWorks	+
BatteryBoost	+
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GeForce GTX 950M vs GeForce GTX 960A

GeForce GTX 950M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Main Specs

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