GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX TITAN is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 20% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 960, however, delivers more performance per dollar β€” $805 GBP cheaper.

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GeForce GTX 960
Price
Β£343
Perf Index
5%
Value Score
0.015
VRAM2GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP120W
Price
Β£1,148
Perf Index
6%
Value Score
0.005
VRAM6GB GDDR5
Thermal TDP230W

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

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN vs GeForce GTX 960

The GeForce GTX TITAN is significantly faster, around 20% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN packs 2,688 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 960 starts at $343 GBP against $1,148 GBP for the GeForce GTX TITAN. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 960 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~179% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 960 still sits about $144 GBP above its $199 GBP MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN still sits about $149 GBP above its $999 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 960 draws just 120W versus 230W for the GeForce GTX TITAN, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Maxwell architecture on a TSMC 28nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX TITAN has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX TITAN's memory is also faster β€” 288 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (384-bit vs 128-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 960 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN (Maxwell vs Kepler), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce GTX TITAN?

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 960 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN better than the GeForce GTX 960?

The GeForce GTX TITAN is significantly faster, roughly 20% ahead. The GeForce GTX 960 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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

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 TITAN worth the extra $805 GBP 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 TITAN 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.