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NVIDIA GTX 960

Maxwell 2.0 · 2015

1024 Cores 4 GB VRAM Up to 1178 MHz Desktop

NVIDIA's desktop GTX 960 (2015) doubles the memory of its mobile 960M sibling, carrying 1024 Maxwell 2.0 cores and 4GB of GDDR5 on a 128-bit bus, with a 120W TDP that any mid-range PSU could supply.

It was a dependable 1080p card for its time and remains usable for lighter or older games today, though its benchmark standing now sits closer to a budget option than a mainstream one - a fine pick for a secondary or retro gaming build rather than a current one.

Highlights
Entry-level

Light gaming and everyday graphics at lower settings.

1024 Cores

4 GB GDDR5 memory.

Boost up to 1178 MHz

Push performance beyond base clock.

GDDR5

PCIe 3.0 x16

120W Class

Efficient desktop power draw, easy to cool.

Performance & Architecture
Cores1024
Clock Speed1127 - 1178 MHz
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0
Fabrication28 nm
TypeDedicated
Form FactorDesktop
Memory & Power
VRAM4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bus 128-bit
Memory Bandwidth 112 GB/s
TDP 120 W
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Release Year2015
Our Verdict

The NVIDIA GTX 960 is a entry-level dedicated GPU with 4GB of GDDR5 memory, suited to light gaming and general-purpose display output.

5.5
Overall Score
Entry-level