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GeForce GTX 960
GeForce GTX 900
Overall Rank
#128
of 146
Value Rank
#91
of 90
1440p Gaming
#118
of 146
4K Gaming
#121
of 146
Ray Tracing
#1
of 146
Core Specifications
CUDA Cores
1,024
Base Clock
1,127 MHz
Boost Clock
1,178 MHz
Architecture
Maxwell 2.0
Process
28nm
GPU Chip
GM206
Memory
VRAM Size
2GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
Bandwidth
112 GB/s
Power & Cooling
TDP
120W
Recommended PSU
400W
Power Connectors
1x 6-pin
Slot Width
2.0 slots
Length
241mm
Display & Connectivity
DisplayPort
3x 1.2
HDMI
1x 2.0
PCIe
PCIe 3.0 x16
Max Displays
N/A
Features & Technology
Ray Tracing✗ No
DLSS✗ No
FSR✗ No
Frame Generation✗ No
AV1 Encode✗ No
AV1 Decode✗ No
Closest Competitors by Performance
GeForce GTX 960 (Selected)17
Quick Stats
Release Date
1/22/2015 - 11 years old
Status
released
Market Segment
Mid-Range
Target Resolution
1080p
Performance Scores
Overall17
Efficiency0.14
Use Case Ratings
Gaming6.0/10
Productivity6.5/10
AI/ML3.0/10
Gaming Performance (Avg FPS)
1080p Ultra65 FPS
1440p Ultra42 FPS
4K Ultra22 FPS
Synthetic Benchmarks
3DMark Time Spy2,400
Additional Info
Main Competitor
Radeon R9 380, Radeon RX 470
Special Features
Full GM206 chip, 3x DisplayPort outputs, Maxwell efficiency
Notes
The GeForce GTX 960 offers 2GB or 4GB GDDR5 memory on Maxwell architecture with 1,024 CUDA cores, delivering solid 1080p gaming at medium-high settings with excellent efficiency. This GPU provided mainstream performance with low power consumption, requiring only single 6-pin power connector. Built for 1080p gaming with good value proposition. Despite being many generations old, it remains functional for basic 1080p gaming and esports. The Maxwell architecture efficiency made it popular for mainstream builds. Often available at budget pricing, suitable for entry-level gaming where basic 1080p performance suffices.