GeForce GTX 960A vs Quadro M1000M
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1000M you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 960A will be the best choice, for others Quadro M1000M will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce GTX 960A
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Quadro M1000M is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Quadro M1000M is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Quadro M1000M here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 960A | Quadro M1000M | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 75 Watt | 40 Watt |
Interface | MXM-B (3.0) | MXM-A (3.0) |
Supplementary power connectors | None | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 2 GB | 2 GB/4 GB |
Display Connectors | No outputs | No outputs |
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- GeForce GTX 960A has 87% more power consumption, than Quadro M1000M.
- GeForce GTX 960A is connected by MXM-B (3.0), and Quadro M1000M uses MXM-A (3.0) interface.
- GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1000M have maximum RAM of 2 GB.
- GeForce GTX 960A is used in Desktops, and Quadro M1000M - in Mobile workstations.
- GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1000M are build with Maxwell architecture.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 36 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.
- GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1000M are manufactured by 28 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 960A is 12 MHz higher, than Quadro M1000M.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 7−8 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 4−5 |
low / 720p | 24−27 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 33% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 3−4 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | − | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Battlefield 5 is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
GeForce GTX 960A and Quadro M1000M have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 210−220 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 180−190 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 100−105 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 120−130 | 140−150 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Cyberpunk 2077 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 80−85 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Dota 2 is 16% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 30−35 | 40−45 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 20−22 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Far Cry 5 is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 85−90 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Fortnite is 21% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | 6−7 | 9−10 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Forza Horizon 4 is 22% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 85−90 |
medium / 768p | 65−70 | 75−80 |
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 30−35 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
QHD / 1440p | 1−2 | 3−4 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Grand Theft Auto V is 20% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 8−9 | 10−11 |
ultra / 1080p | 6−7 | 8−9 |
4K / 2160p | 2−3 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 30−33 |
medium / 1080p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Metro Exodus is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Minecraft is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 20−22 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 45−50 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
low / 720p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 40−45 | 55−60 |
medium / 768p | 27−30 | 35−40 |
high / 1080p | 14−16 | 18−20 |
ultra / 1080p | 9−10 | 10−12 |
4K / 2160p | 7−8 | 8−9 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 30% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. | ||
low / 768p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−33 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of Quadro M1000M in World of Tanks is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 960A. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 960A | Quadro M1000M | |
Architecture | Maxwell | Maxwell |
Code name | GM107 | GM107 |
Type | Desktop | Mobile workstation |
Release date | 13 March 2015 | 2 October 2015 |
Pipelines | 640 | 512 |
Core clock speed | 1029 MHz | 993 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 1072 MHz |
Transistor count | 1,870 million | 1,870 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 28 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 43.40 | 31.78 |
Floating-point performance | 1,389 gflops | 1,017 gflops |
Memory bus width | 128 Bit | 128 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 5012 MHz | 5000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 80.19 GB/s | 80 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (11_0) | 12 |
Shader Model | 5.1 | 5.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.5 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.1.126 | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Monero / XMR (CryptoNight) | 0.22 kh/s | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 180 Mh/s | 140 Mh/s |
Laptop size | large | |
Optimus | + | |
Display Port | 1.2 | |
3D Vision Pro | + | |
Mosaic | + | |
nView Display Management | + | |
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