GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and the GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 and has 3584 texture shaders and 28 execution units. GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is based on NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950, which has 768 shaders and 6 execution units. |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | GPU | GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 |
GA106-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GM206-250-A1 |
Ampere | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
28 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 6 |
3584 | Shader | 768 |
48 | Render Output Units | 32 |
112 | Texture Units | 48 |
28 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 12 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR6 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. The GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC can access 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 106 GB/s. |
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12 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.875 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.653 GHz |
15.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 6.6 Gbps |
360 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 106 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 clocks in the base with up to 1.320 GHz. The base frequency of the GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is 1.114 GHz. |
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1.320 GHz | Base Clock | 1.114 GHz |
1.777 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.304 GHz |
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Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 170 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC has a TDP of 90 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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170 W | TDP | 90 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
93 °C | Tjunction max | 95 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has a total of 0 Axial fans. The GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC has 1 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
-- | Fan 1 | 1 x 90 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060. The GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.3 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.1 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.2 |
-- | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 supports a maximum resolution of 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum resolution of the GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
Yes | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | No |
Decode | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is -- long, -- high and -- wide. The GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC is 194 mm long, 124 mm high and 41 mm wide. |
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-- | Length | 194 mm |
-- | Height | 124 mm |
-- | Width | 41 mm |
-- | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 4.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 was released in Q1/2021 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). The GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC was introduced in Q3/2015 at a price of 149 $. |
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Q1/2021 | Release date | Q3/2015 |
329 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 149 $ |
8 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 950 OC
2 GB GDDR5 |