GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and GeForce GTX 960 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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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 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.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti starts at $134 GBP against $343 GBP 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 156%. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $144 GBP above its $199 GBP 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.