GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960.
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws just 75W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 960, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 4GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 960?
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the faster card by about 33%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 960?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce GTX 960?
Does the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,290 MHz✓ | 1,127 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,392 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB✓ | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Jan 2015 |