GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 960 is significantly faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 25% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 960 vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 960 vs Geforce GTX 1050
The GeForce GTX 960 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 960 packs 1,024 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.
Power & Efficiency
The Geforce GTX 1050 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.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or Geforce GTX 1050?
The GeForce GTX 960 is the faster card by about 25%. 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.