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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

Graphics Processor

GM206

Cores

1024

TMUs

64

ROPs

32

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 leverages NVIDIA's advanced GPU architecture to deliver high-performance computing capabilities. With 2 GB of memory size, 1024 cores, 128 bit bus width, this graphics card is engineered for demanding applications.

Performance benchmarks show the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 competing effectively against both higher-end and mainstream alternatives. The graphics processor, graphics card, clock speeds, memory, render config, theoretical performance, board design, graphics features features enhance overall system efficiency and reliability.

Key specifications include GM206 graphics processor, 1024 cores, 64 tmus and more. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is designed to meet the needs of users requiring robust graphics performance for modern applications and workloads.

Technical Specifications

Graphics Processor

GM206

Cores

1024

TMUs

64

ROPs

32

Memory Size

2 GB

Memory Type

GDDR5

Bus Width

128 bit

Detailed Information

Graphics Processor

GPU NameGM206
GPU VariantGM206-300-A1
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
FoundryTSMC
Process Size28 nm
Transistors2,940 million
Density12.9M / mm²
Die Size228 mm²
Chip PackageBGA-1428

Graphics Card

Release DateJan 22nd, 2015
GenerationGeForce 900
PredecessorGeForce 700
SuccessorGeForce 10
ProductionEnd-of-life
Launch Price199 USD
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Reviews124 in our database

Clock Speeds

Base Clock1127 MHz
Boost Clock1178 MHz
Memory Clock1753 MHz7 Gbps effective

Memory

Memory Size2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus128 bit
Bandwidth112.2 GB/s

Render Config

Shading Units1024
TMUs64
ROPs32
SMM Count8
L1 Cache48 KB (per SMM)
L2 Cache1024 KB

Theoretical Performance

Pixel Rate37.70 GPixel/s
Texture Rate75.39 GTexel/s
FP32 (float)2.413 TFLOPS
FP64 (double)75.39 GFLOPS (1:32)

Board Design

Slot WidthDual-slot
Length241 mm9.5 inches
TDP120 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Outputs1x DVI1x HDMI 2.03x DisplayPort 1.2
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
Board NumberPG301

Graphics Features

DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenGL4.6
OpenCL3.0
Vulkan1.3
CUDA5.2
Shader Model6.8

Performance Comparison

Relative Performance Benchmarks

GeForce RTX 50901602%
GeForce RTX 40901222%
GeForce RTX 50801056%
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER943%
GeForce RTX 4080935%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX934%
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti921%
Radeon RX 9070 XT880%
Radeon RX 7900 XT804%
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti790%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER789%
Radeon RX 9070788%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti722%
GeForce RTX 5070715%
GeForce RTX 3090704%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti695%
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER673%
Radeon RX 7900 GRE662%
Radeon RX 6950 XT652%
GeForce RTX 4070643%
Radeon RX 6900 XT636%
GeForce RTX 3080626%
Radeon RX 7800 XT624%
Radeon RX 6800 XT602%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB559%
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB556%
Radeon RX 7700 XT547%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB531%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti530%
Radeon RX 6800512%
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB501%
GeForce RTX 3070495%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti491%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8 GB489%
GeForce RTX 5060482%
Radeon RX 6750 XT470%
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti434%
Radeon RX 6700 XT426%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER396%
Radeon RX 7600 XT392%
GeForce RTX 4060391%
Arc B580391%
GeForce RTX 5050381%
GeForce RTX 2080378%
Radeon RX 6650 XT369%
Radeon RX 7600369%
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER351%
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti347%
Arc A770347%
GeForce RTX 3060 12 GB334%
Radeon RX 6600 XT330%
Radeon VII329%
Arc A750322%
Radeon RX 5700 XT315%
GeForce RTX 2070310%
Radeon RX 6600296%
Arc A580288%
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER287%
Radeon RX Vega 64275%
GeForce RTX 2060266%
Radeon RX 5700265%
GeForce GTX 1080260%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti255%
Radeon RX 5600 XT253%
Radeon RX Vega 56240%
GeForce GTX 1070232%
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER219%
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti219%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti207%
GeForce RTX 3050 8 GB206%
Radeon R9 FURY X204%
GeForce GTX 1660202%
Radeon RX 590190%
Radeon R9 FURY186%
GeForce GTX 980183%
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER182%
Radeon RX 6500 XT179%
Radeon RX 5500 XT178%
Radeon RX 580176%
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB172%
Radeon R9 390X169%
GeForce GTX 690167%
Radeon RX 480166%
Radeon HD 7990165%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti162%
GeForce GTX 970158%
Radeon R9 290X157%
Radeon R9 390155%
Radeon RX 570153%
Radeon R9 290145%
Radeon RX 470143%
GeForce GTX 1650135%
Radeon RX 6400132%
Arc A380130%
GeForce GTX 780130%
Radeon HD 7970 GHz Edition118%
GeForce GTX 590117%
Radeon R9 280X116%
Radeon HD 6990113%
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti108%
GeForce GTX 680105%
Radeon R9 380104%
Radeon HD 7970104%
GeForce GTX 770104%
Radeon R9 285103%
GeForce GTX 960Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 67097%
Radeon HD 597088%
GeForce GTX 163088%
Radeon HD 795086%
GeForce GTX 105086%
GeForce GTX 76086%
GeForce GTX 58086%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti85%
Radeon R9 270X84%
Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition82%
GeForce GTX 95081%
Radeon RX 56077%
GeForce GTX 57075%
GeForce GTX 66075%
Radeon RX 46075%
Radeon R7 37075%
Radeon HD 697072%
GeForce GTX 48069%
Radeon HD 785068%
GeForce GTX 29567%
Radeon HD 695064%
GeForce GTX 750 Ti64%
Radeon HD 4870 X263%
GeForce GTX 560 Ti63%
Radeon HD 587061%
Radeon HD 687057%
GeForce GTX 47055%
GeForce GTX 650 Ti53%
Radeon HD 585052%
GeForce GTX 28548%
Radeon HD 685047%
GeForce GTX 28044%
Radeon HD 7770 GHz Edition44%
GeForce GTX 27544%
GeForce GT 103044%
GeForce GTX 46043%
Radeon HD 489041%
Radeon HD 679041%
Radeon HD 583039%
GeForce GTX 65036%
GeForce GTX 550 Ti36%
Radeon HD 487036%
GeForce GTX 26035%
Radeon HD 577035%
Radeon HD 775034%
Radeon HD 575030%
GeForce GTS 45029%
GeForce GTS 25028%
Radeon HD 485028%
Radeon HD 477026%
Radeon HD 483025%
Radeon HD 667024%
GeForce 9800 GT23%
GeForce GT 64022%
Radeon HD 567021%
GeForce 9600 GT19%
GeForce GT 24017%
GeForce GT 44017%
Radeon HD 467016%
Radeon HD 557014%
GeForce GT 43014%
GeForce GT 22011%
GeForce GT 5209%
Radeon HD 64508%
Radeon HD 54507%
Radeon HD 45506%
GeForce 9400 GT5%
GeForce 2104%
GeForce GTX 960Current GPU100%
GeForce GTX 960Current GPU100%

Frequently Asked Questions About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

Common Questions About This Graphics Card

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 features 2 GB of GDDR5 graphics memory. This 2 GB VRAM capacity provides ample memory for modern gaming and professional applications, allowing for high-resolution textures and smooth performance in demanding workloads. The generous memory allocation ensures excellent performance in memory-intensive tasks like 4K gaming, video editing, and 3D rendering.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is equipped with 1024 cores, delivering powerful parallel processing capabilities. These cores handle complex graphics computations, enabling smooth gameplay, fast rendering, and efficient multitasking across various applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 utilizes a 128 bit memory interface, which determines the data transfer rate between the GPU and its memory. This 128 bit bus width, combined with GDDR5, ensures fast memory access and excellent performance in memory-intensive applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is built on NVIDIA's Maxwell 2.0 architecture. This architecture represents a significant advancement in graphics processing technology, offering improved performance per watt, enhanced features, and better support for modern gaming technologies and APIs.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 has a Thermal Design Power (TDP) of 120 W, which indicates its typical power consumption under load. This power requirement means you'll need a compatible power supply unit with adequate wattage and the necessary PCIe power connectors to run this graphics card effectively.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 delivers strong gaming performance suitable for modern titles at various resolutions. Performance benchmarks show it competing effectively in its class. With 2 GB and 1024, this graphics card can handle AAA games at 1080p and 1440p resolutions with high settings, while also supporting 4K gaming at adjusted quality settings depending on the title.

To use the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, you'll need a compatible motherboard with a PCIe x16 slot (PCIe 3.0 or 4.0), a power supply unit with sufficient wattage (recommended 120 W TDP or higher), and adequate case space for the graphics card. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is compatible with modern operating systems including Windows 10/11 and Linux distributions with proper drivers. Ensure your system meets the minimum requirements for optimal performance.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is an excellent choice for gaming, content creation, and general graphics workloads. With 2 GB and 1024, it's well-suited for real-time ray tracing, DLSS technology, video editing, 3D rendering, and multitasking. Whether you're building a gaming rig or a professional workstation, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 offers the performance needed for demanding applications.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 performs comparably to graphics cards like GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 680. Performance benchmarks indicate that GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is approximately 8% faster, while GeForce GTX 680 is approximately 5% faster when compared to the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960. For detailed side-by-side specifications and performance comparisons, use our comparison tools available on this page.

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is fully supported by NVIDIA's latest driver suite (NVIDIA Game Ready and Studio drivers), which are regularly updated to optimize performance for new game releases and improve stability. NVIDIA provides comprehensive driver support with features like automatic updates, game optimizations, and performance monitoring tools to help you get the most out of your NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics card.

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