GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 980 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 233% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
€640
Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+10% Boost Clock (1,178 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
10%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+175% CUDA Cores (2,816 vs 1,024)

GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 980 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, around 233% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti packs 2,816 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 250W. The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti 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 GTX 980 Ti's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the faster card by about 233%. 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 980 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 233% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 960 or the GeForce GTX 980 Ti?

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.

Does the GeForce GTX 980 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 980 Ti
ArchitectureMaxwellMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,0242,816

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Base Clock1,127 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,178 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity2 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 980 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2015Jun 2015