GeForce GTX 960 vs Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

When comparing GeForce GTX 960 and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU, 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 960 and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 300 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pins 2x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 HBM2
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 16 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 150% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU has 12 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is build with Maxwell architecture, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - with GCN 5.0.
  • Core clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 273 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU - by 14 nm process technology.
  • Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 258 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • Memory clock speed of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU is 1697 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 50−55
ultra / 1080p 21−24 35−40
QHD / 1440p 16−18 27−30
4K / 2160p 10−11 16−18
low / 720p 60−65 80−85
medium / 1080p 40−45 60−65
The average gaming FPS of Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 960.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 Radeon Instinct MI25 MxGPU
Architecture Maxwell GCN 5.0
Code name GM206 Vega 10
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 22 January 2015 27 June 2017
Pipelines 1024 4096
Core clock speed 1127 MHz 1400 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz 1500 MHz
Transistor count 2,940 million 12,500 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 72 billion/sec 384.0
Floating-point performance 2,413 gflops
Length 9.5" (24.1 cm) 267 mm
Memory bus width 128 Bit 2048 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 1704 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 436.2 GB/s
Shared memory -
G-SYNC support +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_1)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.4 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.1.125
CUDA +
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
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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