GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce MX330

When comparing GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce MX330, 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 GeForce MX330 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce MX330 is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce MX330 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 GeForce MX330 here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 GeForce MX330
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 10 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pins None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 4 GB 2 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
Recommended system power (PSU) 400 Watt
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  • GeForce GTX 960 has 1100% more power consumption, than GeForce MX330.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 960 has 2 GB more memory, than GeForce MX330.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is used in Desktops, and GeForce MX330 - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is build with Maxwell architecture, and GeForce MX330 - with Pascal.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce MX330 is 404 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.
  • GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by 28 nm process technology, and GeForce MX330 - by 16 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce MX330 is 6993 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 960.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 35−40 14−16
ultra / 1080p 21−24 8−9
QHD / 1440p 16−18 3−4
4K / 2160p 10−11
low / 720p 60−65 27−30
medium / 1080p 40−45 16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 960 in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 157% more, than GeForce MX330.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 960 GeForce MX330
Architecture Maxwell Pascal
Code name GM206 N17S-LP / N17S-G3
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 22 January 2015 20 February 2020
Pipelines 1024 384
Core clock speed 1127 MHz 1531 MHz
Boost Clock 1178 MHz 1594 MHz
Transistor count 2,940 million 1,800 million
Manufacturing process technology 28 nm 16 nm
Texture fill rate 72 billion/sec 38.26
Floating-point performance 2,413 gflops
Length 9.5" (24.1 cm)
Memory bus width 128 Bit 64 Bit
Memory clock speed 7.0 GB/s 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s 48.06 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 1.2
Vulkan 1.1.126 1.2.131
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
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 318 Mh/s
Optimus +
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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