GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs GeForce GTX 960

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and GeForce GTX 960, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and GeForce GTX 960 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GeForce GTX 960
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 120 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 1x 6-pins
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 5 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 120 Watt.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 960 - with Maxwell.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 379 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 241 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 8001 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 35−40
ultra / 1080p 12−14 21−24
QHD / 1440p 7−8 16−18
4K / 2160p 5−6 10−11
low / 720p 40−45 60−65
medium / 1080p 27−30 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 68% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GeForce GTX 960
Architecture Pascal Maxwell
Code name GP106 GM206
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 26 December 2017 22 January 2015
Pipelines 1280 1024
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1127 MHz
Boost Clock 1709 MHz 1178 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 2,940 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 72 billion/sec
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops 2,413 gflops
Length 250 mm 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width 160 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 7.0 GB/s
Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s 112 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.4
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.126
CUDA 6.1 +
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) 0.27 kh/s
CUDA cores 1024
Bus support PCI Express 3.0
Height 4.376" (11.1 cm)
SLI options +
Multi monitor support 4 displays
HDCP +
Maximum VGA resolution 2048x1536
Audio input for HDMI Internal
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GameStream +
GeForce ShadowPlay +
GPU Boost 2.0
GameWorks +
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