GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC 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 MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G is based on the AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT (RDNA 1) and has 4 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC has the GM206-250-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G is based on the graphics chip Navi 14 XTX, which comes from the RDNA 1 architecture. |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC | GPU | MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT |
GM206-250-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 14 XTX |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 1 |
6 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 22 |
768 | Shader | 1408 |
32 | Render Output Units | 32 |
48 | Texture Units | 88 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC clocks at 1.653 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 6.6 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G is 14.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.750 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 4 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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1.114 GHz | Base Clock | 1.647 GHz |
1.304 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.845 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 1.73 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is powered by 1 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 90 W. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G 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 | 95 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is equipped with a total of 1 Axial main fans. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
1 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | 39 dB |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G 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 v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | MSI Mystic Light |
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 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 8 Lanes interface. |
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194 mm | Length | 247 mm |
124 mm | Height | 128 mm |
41 mm | Width | 47 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | 869 g |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 8 |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2015. The MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G came on the market in Q3/2019 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q3/2015 | Release date | Q3/2019 |
149 $ | Launch Price | 169 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
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MSI Radeon RX 5500 XT Gaming 4G
4 GB GDDR6 |