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    GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB vs GeForce GTX 960

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 6 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 6 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.
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    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 6 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 6.144 MB 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 6 GB has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960.
    • Both cards are used in Desktops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 960 - with Maxwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 379 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 960 - by 28 nm process technology.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 241 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 7993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 35−40 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 27−30 16−18
    4K / 2160p 16−18 10−11
    low / 720p 80−85 60−65
    medium / 1080p 60−65 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 960.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB GeForce GTX 960
    Architecture Pascal Maxwell
    Code name GP106 GM206
    Type Desktop Desktop
    Release date 19 July 2016 22 January 2015
    Pipelines 1280 1024
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1127 MHz
    Boost Clock 1708 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 192 Bit 128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8000 MHz 7.0 GB/s
    Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 112 GB/s
    Shared memory - -
    G-SYNC support + +
    VR Ready +
    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
    G-SYNC +
    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
    Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 318 Mh/s
    Decred / DCR (Decred) 0.92 Gh/s
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 8 Mh/s
    Zcash / ZEC (Equihash) 141.47 Sol/s
    GameStream +
    GeForce ShadowPlay +
    GPU Boost 2.0
    GameWorks +
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