GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On performance, the Geforce GTX 1050 and GeForce GTX 960 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart.

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VS
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+24% Boost Clock (1,455 MHz vs 1,178 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
€640
Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+60% CUDA Cores (1,024 vs 640)

Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: Geforce GTX 1050 vs GeForce GTX 960

The Geforce GTX 1050 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 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 1050 or GeForce GTX 960?

The Geforce GTX 1050 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Geforce GTX 1050 better than the GeForce GTX 960?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the GeForce GTX 960?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 960
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6401,024

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 960
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,127 MHz
Boost Clock1,455 MHz1,178 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity2 GB2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeforce GTX 1050GeForce GTX 960
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W120 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Jan 2015