GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce GTX TITAN
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX TITAN is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 67% up on the GeForce GTX 960. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX TITAN 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. The GeForce GTX TITAN packs 2,688 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 960 starts at $62,576 JPY against $91,406 JPY for the GeForce GTX TITAN. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX TITAN wins on performance-per-dollar by about 14%. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $62,377 JPY above its $199 JPY MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN still sits about $90,407 JPY above its $999 JPY MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 960 sips power at 120W next to the GeForce GTX TITAN's 230W, and still leads on performance-per-watt — quieter, cooler, and gentler on your PSU. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX TITAN's 6GB (vs 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce GTX TITAN's memory is also faster — 288 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce GTX 960 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN (Maxwell vs Kepler), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX TITAN?
The GeForce GTX TITAN is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 960 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN better than the GeForce GTX 960?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 960 or the GeForce GTX TITAN?
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN worth the extra $28,830 JPY over the GeForce GTX 960?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX TITAN?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 2,688✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,127 MHz✓ | 837 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz✓ | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps✓ | 6 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 288.4 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce GTX TITAN |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 230 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Feb 2013 |