GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce RTX 2060.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out dramatically faster — about 333% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster, around 333% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 960 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 960 (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster card by about 333%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,127 MHz | 1,365 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz | 1,680 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jan 2019 |