GeForce GTX 950M vs GRID K220Q

When comparing GeForce GTX 950M and GRID K220Q, 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 GRID K220Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

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:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 950M GRID K220Q
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 225 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x8 PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory type DDR3 or GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 512 MB
Display Connectors No outputs No outputs
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  • GRID K220Q has 200% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 950M.
  • GeForce GTX 950M is connected by PCIe 3.0 x8, and GRID K220Q uses PCIe 3.0 x16 interface.
  • GRID K220Q has 508 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 950M.
  • GeForce GTX 950M is used in Laptops, and GRID K220Q - in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 950M is build with Maxwell architecture, and GRID K220Q - with Kepler.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 950M is 169 MHz higher, than GRID K220Q.
  • GeForce GTX 950M and GRID K220Q are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GRID K220Q is 4000 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950M.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 12−14 1−2
ultra / 1080p 8−9 0−1
QHD / 1440p 2−3 0−1
low / 720p 27−30 10−12
medium / 1080p 16−18 2−3
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 280% more, than GRID K220Q.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 950M GRID K220Q
Architecture Maxwell Kepler
Code name N16P-GT GK104
Type Laptop Workstation
Release date 12 March 2015 2 July 2014
Pipelines 640 1536
Core clock speed 914 MHz 745 MHz
Boost Clock 1124 MHz
Transistor count 1,870 million 3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 44.96 95.36
Floating-point performance 1,439 gflops 2,289 gflops
Memory bus width 128 Bit 256 Bit
Memory clock speed 1000 or 2500 MHz 5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 32 or 80 GB/s 160.0 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 + 3.0
CUDA cores 640
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
SLI options +
HDMI +
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 140 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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