Gtx 950m

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950M, a mid-range mobile GPU released in 2015, has transitioned into a "Legacy Workhorse" in 2026. While it remains functional for basic productivity and eSports gaming, it has largely been phased out of the primary retail market. TechpowerupVideocardbenchmark

Product Specifications & Performance

• Architecture: Based on the 28nm Maxwell (GM206) architecture, typically featuring 640 CUDA cores. TechpowerupTechpowerup
• VRAM Variants: Available in both GDDR5 (faster) and DDR3 (slower) versions, often with 2GB or 4GB of memory. LaptopmediaNotebookcheck
• 2026 Benchmarks:
• eSports: Still handles titles like *CS2*, *Dota 2*, and *League of Legends* at 60+ FPS (1080p Medium). Videocardbenchmark
• Modern AAA Games: Struggles significantly with titles from 2024–2026, often requiring 720p Low settings to hit 30 FPS. VideocardbenchmarkNotebookcheck
• Synthetic Scores: Averages ~2,579 in PassMark G3D Mark and ~3,253 in 3DMark Fire Strike. VideocardbenchmarkNotebookcheck

Market Trends & Insights (2026)

• Surge in "Legacy" Interest: Google Trends data shows a significant spike in interest for the "GTX 950M" in June 2026, reaching its highest popularity in years, likely driven by the secondary market and budget-conscious users looking for basic hardware.
• Resale Value: Laptops equipped with this GPU (e.g., older Acer Aspire or ASUS ROG models) typically circulate in the $150–$250 price range. Videocardbenchmark
• B2B Availability: Direct sourcing for the GTX 950M module is rare, as most are soldered to motherboards. Current B2B listings have shifted toward modern RTX 5090 or RTX 30-series modules, with older inventory now mostly found in the refurbished laptop market.
• Consumer Outlook: It is increasingly viewed as a basic productivity GPU rather than a gaming card. Consumers are advised to prioritize the GDDR5 variant to avoid the 10-20% performance bottleneck of the DDR3 memory. Videocardbenchmark