NVIDIA G-FORCE GTX 960 2GB GDDR5 128 bit
Specifications:
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| GPU / Chip | GM206 (“Maxwell” architecture) |
| CUDA / Shading Units | 1,024 |
| TMUs / ROPs | 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs |
| Core Clock / Boost Clock | ~ 1,127 MHz base / boost ~ 1,178 MHz (reference) |
| Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Interface / Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | ~ 112.2 GB/s |
| Power Draw (TDP) | ~ 120 W, needs 1× 6-pin power connector |
| API Support | DirectX 12, Vulkan, etc. |
Specifications:
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| GPU / Chip | GM206 (“Maxwell” architecture) |
| CUDA / Shading Units | 1,024 |
| TMUs / ROPs | 64 TMUs, 32 ROPs |
| Core Clock / Boost Clock | ~ 1,127 MHz base / boost ~ 1,178 MHz (reference) |
| Memory | 2 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Interface / Bus Width | 128-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | ~ 112.2 GB/s |
| Power Draw (TDP) | ~ 120 W, needs 1× 6-pin power connector |
| API Support | DirectX 12, Vulkan, etc. |
⚡ Real-World Performance
What you can expect when using the GTX 960 2 GB in gaming / everyday tasks:
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It handles 1080p gaming in older or less demanding games pretty well (medium settings) with fairly smooth frame rates.
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In more modern or demanding games, you’ll need to drop settings (shadows, texture detail, post-processing) and possibly resolution to maintain playable FPS.
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eSports / less demanding titles tend to run okay; more intense scenes or modern AAA games will push it hard, especially with only 2 GB of VRAM.
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For video, multimedia, general desktop use, it’s more than adequate.
One review noted good results in 1080p in “lighter” games, though in more demanding ones the GTX 960 dips significantly.
Strengths:
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Decent performance for its age, especially in older / less demanding games.
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Reasonable power efficiency compared to older cards of similar performance; 120 W is moderate.
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Good feature support (APIs, display outputs, etc.) for basic modern gaming or multimedia.
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Widely available used, so can be cheap as a budget option.
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