NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is a NVIDIA GPU on the Maxwell architecture, released 2015-01-22 at $199 MSRP. 2GB GDDR5, 1178MHz boost clock, 120W TDP.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960: key specs and price?
2GB GDDR5 (128-bit), 120W TDP, PCIe 3.0 x16, $199 MSRP.
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2015-01-22 |
| MSRP | $199 |
| Architecture | Maxwell |
| Process | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores | 1,024 |
| Base Clock | 1127 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1178 MHz |
| Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit |
| TDP | 120 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Ports | 3x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DVI-I |
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Positioning
Among the 42 verified GPUs tracked here, the GTX 960's launch price ($199) sits in the 93th percentile for affordability, and its 2GB VRAM in the 95th percentile for capacity.
Its price per GB of VRAM is $100, 117% above the category median.
At 120W TDP it ranks in the 90th percentile for power efficiency; a 450W+ power supply is recommended.
Released in 2015, it has been followed by 41 newer verified products in this category.
Spec Insight
The GTX 960's 2GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus suits primarily FHD (1080p) gaming by common capacity guidelines; actual VRAM demand varies by title and settings.
Board power (TDP) is 120W — a 450W+ power supply is recommended with system headroom. It connects via PCIe 3.0 x16 and offers 3x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DVI-I.
Timeline
- 2015-01-22 — GTX 960 출시 (MSRP $199)
FAQ
What power supply does the GTX 960 require?
With a 120W TDP, a power supply of 450W or higher is recommended for the GTX 960.
How much VRAM does the GTX 960 have?
The GTX 960 has 2GB of GDDR5 memory on a 128-bit bus.
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Related
- gpu/rx-5500-xt (competitor)
- gpu/gtx-1660 (competitor)
- gpu/gtx-1660-super (competitor)
- gpu/rx-570 (competitor)
- gpu/rx-580 (competitor)
Sources
- www.nvidia.com https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/gpus/gtx-960/
- en.wikipedia.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_900_series
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