GeForce GTX 950M vs Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7
Aggregate performance score
We've compared Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 and GeForce GTX 950M, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 outperforms GTX 950M by a considerable 48% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 454 | 565 |
| Place by popularity | not in top-100 | not in top-100 |
| Power efficiency | no data | 6.16 |
| Architecture | Gen. 11 Ice Lake (2019−2022) | Maxwell (2014−2017) |
| GPU code name | Tiger Lake Xe | GM107 |
| Market segment | Laptop | Laptop |
| Release date | 15 August 2020 (4 years ago) | 13 March 2015 (9 years ago) |
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 96 | 640 |
| Core clock speed | no data | 914 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | no data | 1124 MHz |
| Number of transistors | no data | 1,870 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 10 nm | 28 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | no data | 75 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | no data | 44.96 |
| Floating-point processing power | no data | 1.439 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | no data | 16 |
| TMUs | no data | 40 |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Laptop size | no data | medium sized |
| Bus support | no data | PCI Express 3.0 |
| Interface | no data | PCIe 3.0 x8 |
| SLI options | - | + |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | DDR4 | DDR3 or GDDR5 |
| Maximum RAM amount | no data | 4 GB |
| Memory bus width | no data | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | no data | 1000 or 2500 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | no data | 32 or 80 GB/s |
| Shared memory | + | - |
Connectivity and outputs
Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.
| Display Connectors | no data | No outputs |
| VGA аnalog display support | no data | + |
| DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support | no data | + |
| HDMI | - | + |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| GameStream | - | + |
| GeForce ShadowPlay | - | + |
| GPU Boost | no data | 2.0 |
| GameWorks | - | + |
| H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder | - | + |
| Optimus | - | + |
| BatteryBoost | - | + |
| Quick Sync | + | no data |
| Ansel | - | + |
API compatibility
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | DirectX 12_1 | 12 (11_0) |
| Shader Model | no data | 5.1 |
| OpenGL | no data | 4.5 |
| OpenCL | no data | 1.2 |
| Vulkan | - | 1.1.126 |
| CUDA | - | + |
Synthetic benchmark performance
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.
3DMark Fire Strike Graphics
Fire Strike is a DirectX 11 benchmark for gaming PCs. It features two separate tests displaying a fight between a humanoid and a fiery creature made of lava. Using 1920x1080 resolution, Fire Strike shows off some realistic graphics and is quite taxing on hardware.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 40−45
+37.9%
| 29
−37.9%
|
| 1440p | 30−35
+42.9%
| 21
−42.9%
|
| 4K | 21−24
+31.3%
| 16
−31.3%
|
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+77.8%
|
18
−77.8%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+51.9%
|
27−30
−51.9%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
+65.7%
|
35−40
−65.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+48.1%
|
27−30
−48.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
+54%
|
50−55
−54%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
−84.6%
|
48
+84.6%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
+76.2%
|
21−24
−76.2%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+52.4%
|
21−24
−52.4%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
−5.6%
|
38
+5.6%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+36.7%
|
30−33
−36.7%
|
| Fortnite | 55−60
+93.3%
|
30
−93.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+48.1%
|
27−30
−48.1%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 35−40
+75%
|
20
−75%
|
| Metro Exodus | 27−30
+170%
|
10
−170%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
+40%
|
55
−40%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 24−27
+36.8%
|
18−20
−36.8%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−33
+50%
|
20
−50%
|
| Valorant | 35−40
+76.2%
|
21−24
−76.2%
|
| World of Tanks | 140−150
+37.1%
|
100−110
−37.1%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 30−35
+113%
|
15
−113%
|
| Dota 2 | 35−40
−86.1%
|
67
+86.1%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 40−45
+57.7%
|
26
−57.7%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 40−45
+48.1%
|
27−30
−48.1%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 75−80
+353%
|
17
−353%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 30−33
+66.7%
|
18−20
−66.7%
|
Full HD
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 55−60
+65.7%
|
35−40
−65.7%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Grand Theft Auto V | 12−14
+85.7%
|
7−8
−85.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 8−9
+60%
|
5−6
−60%
|
| Valorant | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 18−20
+58.3%
|
12−14
−58.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 21−24
+15.8%
|
19
−15.8%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 21−24
+83.3%
|
12−14
−83.3%
|
1440p
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 24−27
+56.3%
|
16−18
−56.3%
|
4K
High Preset
| Grand Theft Auto V | 20−22
+17.6%
|
16−18
−17.6%
|
| Metro Exodus | 5−6
+150%
|
2−3
−150%
|
| Red Dead Redemption 2 | 6−7
+50%
|
4−5
−50%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 20−22
+17.6%
|
16−18
−17.6%
|
| Valorant | 10−11
+66.7%
|
6−7
−66.7%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Battlefield 5 | 9−10
+50%
|
6−7
−50%
|
| Dota 2 | 20−22
+11.1%
|
18−20
−11.1%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 12−14
+33.3%
|
9
−33.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 12−14
+71.4%
|
7−8
−71.4%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 27−30
+61.1%
|
18−20
−61.1%
|
4K
Epic Preset
| Fortnite | 10−11
+66.7%
|
6−7
−66.7%
|
Full HD
Low Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 18−20
+0%
|
18−20
+0%
|
Full HD
Medium Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 22
+0%
|
22
+0%
|
Full HD
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 18−20
+0%
|
18−20
+0%
|
Full HD
Ultra Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 14−16
+0%
|
14−16
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 12−14
+0%
|
12−14
+0%
|
| Valorant | 21−24
+0%
|
21−24
+0%
|
1440p
High Preset
| Dota 2 | 7−8
+0%
|
7−8
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 35−40
+0%
|
35−40
+0%
|
| World of Tanks | 45−50
+0%
|
45−50
+0%
|
1440p
Ultra Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 9−10
+0%
|
9−10
+0%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 5−6
+0%
|
5−6
+0%
|
| Metro Exodus | 9−10
+0%
|
9−10
+0%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 8−9
+0%
|
8−9
+0%
|
| Valorant | 16−18
+0%
|
16−18
+0%
|
4K
High Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Dota 2 | 18−20
+0%
|
18−20
+0%
|
| Elden Ring | 4−5
+0%
|
4−5
+0%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 18−20
+0%
|
18−20
+0%
|
4K
Ultra Preset
| Counter-Strike 2 | 0−1 | 0−1 |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 2−3
+0%
|
2−3
+0%
|
| Fortnite | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
| Valorant | 6−7
+0%
|
6−7
+0%
|
This is how Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 and GTX 950M compete in popular games:
- Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is 38% faster in 1080p
- Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is 43% faster in 1440p
- Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is 31% faster in 4K
Here's the range of performance differences observed across popular games:
- in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is 353% faster.
- in Dota 2, with 1080p resolution and the Ultra Preset, the GTX 950M is 86% faster.
All in all, in popular games:
- Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is ahead in 31 test (51%)
- GTX 950M is ahead in 3 tests (5%)
- there's a draw in 27 tests (44%)
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 9.95 | 6.71 |
| Recency | 15 August 2020 | 13 March 2015 |
| Chip lithography | 10 nm | 28 nm |
Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 has a 48.3% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, and a 180% more advanced lithography process.
The Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 950M in performance tests.
Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.
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