GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon HD 8790M

When comparing GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 8790M, 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 HD 8790M 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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Radeon HD 8790M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon HD 8790M 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 HD 8790M here:

Radeon HD 8790M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8790M
Power consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Interface	MXM-B (3.0)	MXM-A (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors		None
Memory type	DDR3	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	2 GB	2 GB
Display Connectors	No outputs	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 950A is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Radeon HD 8790M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 8790M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
GeForce GTX 950A is used in Desktops, and Radeon HD 8790M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 950A is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon HD 8790M - with GCN.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 950A is 143 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 8790M.
GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 8790M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of Radeon HD 8790M is 2498 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 950A.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	12−14	3−4
ultra / 1080p	7−8	1−2
QHD / 1440p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	24−27	14−16
medium / 1080p	14−16	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 150% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	20−22	8−9
ultra / 1080p	16−18	6−7
QHD / 1440p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	21−24
medium / 1080p	21−24	9−10
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Battlefield 5 is 127% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
high / 1080p	−	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 8790M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	190−200	120−130
medium / 768p	150−160	100−110
ultra / 1080p	80−85	50−55
QHD / 1440p	45−50	24−27
4K / 2160p	30−33	−
high / 768p	120−130	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 57% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	55−60	70−75
ultra / 1080p	30−35	21−24
medium / 1080p	45−50	40−45
GeForce GTX 950A and Radeon HD 8790M have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	100−110	75−80
medium / 768p	80−85	55−60
ultra / 1080p	50−55	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Dota 2 is 45% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	14−16	4−5
ultra / 1080p	12−14	4−5
4K / 2160p	5−6	1−2
low / 720p	30−35	14−16
medium / 1080p	14−16	6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Far Cry 5 is 166% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	21−24	12−14
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
QHD / 1440p	−	4−5
low / 720p	85−90	60−65
medium / 1080p	40−45	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Fortnite is 68% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	21−24	8−9
ultra / 1080p	16−18	7−8
QHD / 1440p	6−7	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	21−24
medium / 1080p	24−27	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Forza Horizon 4 is 116% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	75−80	50−55
medium / 768p	65−70	−
high / 1080p	24−27	10−11
ultra / 1080p	10−11	4−5
QHD / 1440p	1−2	0−1
medium / 720p	−	40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Grand Theft Auto V is 68% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	8−9	2−3
ultra / 1080p	6−7	0−1
4K / 2160p	2−3	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	9−10
medium / 1080p	10−11	4−5
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Metro Exodus is 160% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	100−110	85−90
high / 1080p	−	70−75
ultra / 1080p	95−100	−
medium / 1080p	100−110	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Minecraft is 20% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	20−22	−
ultra / 1080p	16−18	12−14
low / 720p	45−50	30−35
medium / 1080p	21−24	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 45% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
high / 1080p	12−14	7−8
ultra / 1080p	9−10	4−5
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
low / 720p	21−24	8−9
medium / 1080p	14−16	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 114% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	45−50	20−22
medium / 768p	27−30	12−14
high / 1080p	14−16	7−8
ultra / 1080p	9−10	5−6
4K / 2160p	7−8	1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 133% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.
low / 768p	95−100	75−80
medium / 768p	55−60	40−45
ultra / 1080p	30−33	18−20
high / 768p	45−50	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 950A in World of Tanks is 38% more, than Radeon HD 8790M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 950A	Radeon HD 8790M
Architecture	Maxwell	GCN
Code name	GM107	Mars XTX
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	13 March 2015	16 November 2012
Pipelines	640	384
Core clock speed	993 MHz	850 MHz
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	900 MHz
Transistor count	1,870 million	950 million
Manufacturing process technology	28 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	44.96	21.60
Floating-point performance	1,271 gflops	691.2 gflops
Memory bus width	128 Bit	128 Bit
Memory clock speed	2002 MHz	4500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	32.03 GB/s	64 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12 (11_1)
Shader Model	5.1	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	1.1.126	1.2.131
CUDA	5.0
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		80 Mh/s
Laptop size		medium sized
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GeForce GTX 950A vs Radeon HD 8790M

Radeon HD 8790M is a Laptop Graphics Card

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