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