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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 (Ampere) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is based on the graphics chip GA106-150-A1, which comes from the Ampere architecture. |
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| ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| GM206-250-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-150-A1 |
| Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
| 6 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 20 |
| 768 | Shader | 2560 |
| 32 | Render Output Units | 48 |
| 48 | Texture Units | 80 |
| 0 | Raytracing Cores | 20 |
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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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| 2 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
| GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
| 1.653 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.750 GHz |
| 6.6 Gbps | Memory Speed | 14.0 Gbps |
| 106 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 224 GB/s |
| 128 bit | Memory Interface | 128 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 | 1.552 GHz |
| 1.228 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
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| 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 130 W. |
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| 90 W | TDP | 130 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 has 0 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 | -- |
| -- | Fan 2 | -- |
| Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
| 0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
| -- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
| 1x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4a |
| 1 | DVI Ports | -- |
| -- | 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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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| 4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
| 12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
| No | Raytracing | Yes |
| No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
| No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 | Decode |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| No | VP9 | Decode |
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 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 needs the space of -- in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 172 mm | Length | -- |
| 112 mm | Height | -- |
| 40 mm | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2015. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 came on the market in Q1/2022 and will have a structure width of 8 nanometers manufactured. |
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| GTX950-M-2GD5 | Part-no | -- |
| Q3/2015 | Release date | Q1/2022 |
| 149 $ | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
| 28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
| -- | Documents | data sheet |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
8 GB GDDR6 |
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ASUS GeForce GTX 950 Mini
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
8 GB GDDR6 |
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