NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 960 has 10% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GTX 960 has 34% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GPU
The GeForce GTX 960 is an end-of-life desktop graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2015 with a suggested retail price of $199. Its GM206 chip that powers the GPU uses the Maxwell 2.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 28 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 2 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 1,753 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 112.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
The GTX 960 is a dual slot graphics card, taking up 2 PCIe slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 display ports. This desktop card has a TDP of 120 W. NVIDIA recommends using a power supply of at least 300 W with this card. A power supply lower than this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.
The GeForce GTX 960 has the 168th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 10.26% 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.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Market Segment | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q1 2015 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $199 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 960 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.
Rise of the Tomb Raider | Frames Per SecondHigher is better | Cost Per FrameLower is better |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 768p | 113 FPS | $1.77 CPF |
| Medium - 768p | 71 FPS | $2.79 CPF |
| High - 1080p | 44 FPS | $4.55 CPF |
| Ultra - 1080p | 36 FPS | $5.51 CPF |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD | 17 FPS | $11.71 CPF |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
GeForce GTX 960's average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 970 | 25.3 | +49% |
| Radeon RX 470 | 25.3 | +49% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 22 | +29% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 21.1 | +24% |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 17.2 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 17 | |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 15.6 | -8% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 13.3 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 13 | -24% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 8 | -53% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 960's 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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2060 | 7.38 | -37% |
| Radeon RX 480 | 8.81 | -25% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 9.88 | -16% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 10.68 | -9% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 11.2 | -4% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 11.71 | |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 12.23 | +4% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 13 | +11% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 14.17 | +21% |
| Radeon R9 FURY | 16.94 | +45% |
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 960 has 10% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GTX 960 is ranked 168th with a score of 10,767.5.
The GeForce GTX 960 has 34% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.
The GeForce GTX 960 is ranked 61st with a performance per dollar of 54.11.
Compare Performance
GeForce GTX 960's average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 970 | 16,033 | +49% |
| GeForce GTX 780 Ti | 15,619 | +45% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 13,645 | +27% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 12,191 | +13% |
| Radeon R9 280X | 10,792 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 10,767.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 680 | 10,216.5 | -5% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 9,453 | -12% |
| GeForce GTX 590 | 9,166.5 | -15% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 | 8,571 | -20% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce GTX 960's average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | 68.01 | +26% |
| Radeon R9 380 | 61.26 | +13% |
| GeForce GT 1030 | 59.84 | +11% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) | 58.2 | +8% |
| Radeon R7 370 | 57.17 | +6% |
| GeForce GTX 960 | 54.11 | |
| GeForce GTX 950 | 52.52 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 970 | 48.73 | -10% |
| Radeon R9 390X | 41.83 | -23% |
| GeForce GTX 750 Ti | 36.09 | -33% |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the GeForce GTX 960's average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 49,917.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 7,915.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 9,875.5 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 120 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 6,072 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 665 |
Technical Specs
Processor Details
General information about the graphics processing unit like its architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GM206 |
| Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Size | 28 nm |
| Transistors | 2,940 million |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like its slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 120 W |
| Suggested PSU | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.2 |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like its 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 112.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,753 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 128 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,024 KB |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,024 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 64 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,127 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,178 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 37.7 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 75.39 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 2.41 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 75.39 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by this graphics card. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.