NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 960
10,767.510% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 780 Ti45% better
15,61915% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 45% better performance than the GeForce GTX 960 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 960142% better
54.1134% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
22.3414% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 960 has 142% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q1 2015 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the Maxwell 2.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename GM206) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 960 has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 112.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 960 includes 1,024 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,127 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,178 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 64 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 960 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 960 has the 172nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 10,767.5 score and $199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 54.11. This is the 61st best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2013 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK110B) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336.6 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 780 Ti includes 2,880 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 875 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 928 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 780 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 780 Ti has the 141st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 15,619 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 22.34. This is the 83rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Kepler
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2015Q4 2013
Launch Price (MSRP)$199$699
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Rise of the Tomb Raider
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GeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Low - 768p
113 FPS
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Medium - 768p
71 FPS
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High - 1080p
44 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
36 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
--
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4K UHD
17 FPS
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FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 960
10,767.510% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 780 Ti45% better
15,61915% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti has 45% better performance than the GeForce GTX 960 for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 960 is ranked 172nd with a score of 10,767.5, and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti is ranked 141st with a score of 15,619.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 960142% better
54.1134% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
22.3414% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 960 has 142% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 960 is ranked 61st with a performance per dollar of 54.11, and the GeForce GTX 780 Ti is ranked 83rd with a performance per dollar of 22.34.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R9 Nano17,282+61%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5+50%
GeForce GTX 97016,033+49%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti15,619+45%
GeForce GTX 165013,645+27%
Radeon R9 38012,191+13%
Radeon R9 280X10,792+0%
GeForce GTX 96010,767.5
GeForce GTX 68010,216.5-5%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti9,453-12%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
49,917.5
75,688
(+51.63%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
7,915.5
11,812
(+49.23%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
9,875.5
13,151
(+33.17%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
120
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PassMark G3D Mark
6,079
9,525
(+56.69%)
PassMark G2D Mark
682
(+6.56%)
640
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
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143.4
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
CodenameGM206GK110B
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Kepler
Process Size28 nm28 nm
Transistors2,940 million7,080 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Memory Size2 GB3 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth112.2 Gb/s336.6 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,753 MHz1,753 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit384 bit
L1 Cache48 KB16 KB
L2 Cache1,024 KB1,536 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W250 W
Suggested PSU300 W600 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
CUDA Cores1,0242,880
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)--15
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)64240
Render Output Units (ROP)3248
Core Clock Speed1,127 MHz875 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,178 MHz928 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate37.7 GPixel/s55.68 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate75.39 GTexel/s222.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance2.41 TFLOPS5.35 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance75.39 GFLOPS222.7 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 780 Ti
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (11_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.5 (5.1)

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.