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.
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 200% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 960 is the cheaper option by $1,522 CAD.
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GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 200% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 960 starts at $378 CAD against $1,900 CAD for the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $179 CAD above its $199 CAD MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W 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 TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop'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 Laptop or GeForce GTX 960?
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the faster card by about 200%. 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 1060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 960?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 960?
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop worth the extra $1,522 CAD over the GeForce GTX 960?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz✓ | 1,127 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2015 |