Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 960
On performance, the Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 960 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. Value tips toward the GeForce GTX 960, though: $1,738 BRL cheaper for what you get.
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Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 960
The Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 960 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 960 starts at $3,054 BRL against $4,792 BRL for the Geforce GTX 1050. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 960 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~57% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $2,855 BRL above its $199 BRL MSRP. The Geforce GTX 1050 still sits about $4,683 BRL above its $109 BRL MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The Geforce GTX 1050 sips power at 75W next to the GeForce GTX 960's 120W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce GTX 960?
Choose the Geforce GTX 1050 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 960 stretches your money further for near-identical performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 1,024✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz✓ | 1,127 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,455 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 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 | 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 |