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GTX 960 vs GTX 1050: which is better?

GeForce GTX 960 is about 37% faster than GeForce GTX 1050 in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce GTX 960 offers better value for money.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 960

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $64 (used)Part score 20/100
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1050

3%of the fastest card (RTX 5090)
≈ $80 (used)Part score 20/100
Faster: GeForce GTX 960Cheaper: GeForce GTX 960Value: GeForce GTX 960

Head to head

3%
Gaming performance
3%
20/100
Part score
20/100
52 FPS
Average FPS
38 FPS
≈ $64 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $80 (used)
100/100
Value for money
75/100

Specifications

GeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 1050
Video memory (VRAM)2 / 4 GB2 GB
Board power120 W75 W
Recommended PSU≥ 450 W≥ 450 W
AI upscalingFSRFSR
Ray tracingNoNo
Release year20152016

GeForce GTX 960: 2 / 4 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

GeForce GTX 1050: 2 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.

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Estimated FPS in games

GeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 1050
52average FPS
38average FPS
Resolution

Showing: 1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600 · ◆ CPU-limited value