GPU comparison with benchmarksThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 106 GB/s.
The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 470 (Ellesmere) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 211 GB/s. |
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GPUThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini has the GM206-250-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G is based on the graphics chip Polaris 10 PRO, which comes from the Ellesmere architecture. |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini | GPU | GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 470 |
GM206-250-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 10 PRO |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ellesmere |
6 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 32 |
768 | Shader | 2048 |
32 | Render Output Units | 32 |
48 | Texture Units | 128 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini clocks at 1.653 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 6.6 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G is 6.6 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.650 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 4 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.653 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.650 GHz |
6.6 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.6 Gbps |
106 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 211 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.051 GHz | Base Clock | 0.926 GHz |
1.228 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.230 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is powered by 1 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 90 W. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 120 W. |
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90 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
95 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is equipped with a total of 1 Hybrid Radial/Axial main fans. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Hybrid Radial/Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 80 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_0 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | No |
No | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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172 mm | Length | 232 mm |
112 mm | Height | 116 mm |
40 mm | Width | 40 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2015. The GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G came on the market in Q3/2016 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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GTX950-M-2GD5 | Part-no | GV-RX470G1 GAMING-4GD |
Q3/2015 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
149 $ | Launch Price | 179 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |
ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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GIGABYTE Radeon RX 470 G1 Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR5 |