GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 960 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 960, leading by roughly 300% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 960 is the cheaper option by $694 USD.
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GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 Laptop packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,024 on the GeForce GTX 960.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 960 starts at $55 USD against $749 USD for the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 960 is trading below its $199 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W 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 Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 960's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is roughly 4 years newer than the GeForce GTX 960 (Turing vs Maxwell), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 960?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 960 or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop worth the extra $694 USD over the GeForce GTX 960?
Does the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Maxwell | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 28nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,024 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,127 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,178 MHz | 1,200 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 960 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jan 2015 | Jan 2019 |