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GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear winner, offering 316.9% better value than GeForce GTX 960.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 33% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Price
AED 500✓
Performance
4/100✓
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+18% Boost Clock (1,392 MHz vs 1,178 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
AED 1,563
Performance
3/100
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+33% CUDA Cores (1,024 vs 768)
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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti starts at $500 AED against $1,563 AED for the GeForce GTX 960. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti wins on performance-per-dollar by about 317%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still sits about $361 AED above its $139 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $1,364 AED above its $199 AED MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 4GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 1050 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is significantly faster, roughly 33% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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.

Is the GeForce GTX 960 worth the extra $1,063 AED over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 4GB (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 1050 TiGeForce GTX 960
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)7681,024✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 960
Base Clock1,290 MHz✓1,127 MHz
Boost Clock1,392 MHz✓1,178 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity4 GB✓2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit128-bit
Memory Speed7 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth112 GB/s112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 TiGeForce GTX 960
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP75 W✓120 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedOct 2016Jan 2015
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