GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 960 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 300% ahead of the GeForce GTX 960.
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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.
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?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048✓ | 1,024 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz✓ | 1,127 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz✓ | 1,178 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 2 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 112 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2015 |