GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.
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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 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.
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. 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.