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 TITAN Z comes out dramatically faster — about 67% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960.

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VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
€640
Performance
3%
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+34% Boost Clock (1,178 MHz vs 876 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
5%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+200% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+200% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 128-bit)
+181% CUDA Cores (2,880 vs 1,024)

GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN Z vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z 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 Z packs 2,880 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 375W, the GeForce GTX 960 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. 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 Z carries 12GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960. The extra 10GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z's memory is also faster — 336 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 TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is the faster card by about 67%. 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 TITAN Z better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z is dramatically faster, roughly 67% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 960 or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

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 TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (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 TITAN Z
ArchitectureMaxwellKepler
Process NodeTSMC 28nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,0242,880

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock1,127 MHz705 MHz
Boost Clock1,178 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity2 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit384-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX TITAN Z
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W375 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJan 2015May 2014