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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 960 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 67% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. The GeForce GTX 960 is the cheaper option by $987 CAD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
Price
$1,365 CAD
Performance
5/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+27% Boost Clock (1,493 MHz vs 1,178 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
$378 CAD✓
Performance
3/100
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+60% CUDA Cores (1,024 vs 640)
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GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 67% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 960 currently lists from $378 CAD, $987 CAD less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $1,365 CAD. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $179 CAD above its $199 CAD MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 53W against 120W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a Samsung 14nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop carries 4GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 960 (Pascal vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop or GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is the faster card by about 67%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 67% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop 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 1050 Laptop worth the extra $987 CAD over the GeForce GTX 960?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 960 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (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 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6401,024✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
Base Clock1,354 MHz✓1,127 MHz
Boost Clock1,493 MHz✓1,178 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity4 GB✓2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP53 W✓120 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2017Jan 2015
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