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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1060 is the clear winner, offering 251.1% better value than GeForce GTX 960.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out dramatically faster — about 133% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
R$1,217✓
Performance
7/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+71% Bandwidth (192 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
+45% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,178 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
R$1,832
Performance
3/100
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $1,217 BRL, $614 BRL less than the GeForce GTX 960 at $1,832 BRL. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 251%. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $918 BRL above its $299 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $1,633 BRL above its $199 BRL MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1060's memory is also faster — 192 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 960 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, roughly 133% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 960?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 960 worth the extra $614 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 960
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,280✓1,024

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 960
Base Clock1,506 MHz✓1,127 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz✓1,178 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity6 GB✓2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit✓128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps✓7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s✓112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 960
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W120 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Jan 2015
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