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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 960 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 300% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. The GeForce GTX 960 is the cheaper option by $9,250 AED.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Price
AED 10,813
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+129% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+100% CUDA Cores (2,048 vs 1,024)
+100% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 960
Price
AED 1,563✓
Performance
3/100
VRAM
2 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 300% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 960 currently lists from $1,563 AED, $9,250 AED less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop at $10,813 AED. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $1,364 AED above its $199 AED MSRP.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 960. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (256-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 300%. 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 1070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 300% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop 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 1070 Laptop worth the extra $9,250 AED over the GeForce GTX 960?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 960 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (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 1070 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,048✓1,024
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
Base Clock1,442 MHz✓1,127 MHz
Boost Clock1,645 MHz✓1,178 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓2 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit✓128-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps✓7 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s✓112 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 LaptopGeForce GTX 960
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP115 W✓120 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Jan 2015
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