Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost vs ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB differences in specs

Comparison of Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost operates at a base clock speed of 1.500 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR6 memory, while the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.500 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost is 120 W, while that of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost

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Higher clock speed

1.500 GHz 1.177 GHz+ 4 %

Around 22% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 4 GB

33% more memory

Top features of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB graphics cards. The GPU core details encompass the quantity of blocks (referred to as Shader Engine (SE) in AMD documentation and Graphics Processing Clusters (GPC) in Nvidia documentation) as well as ROP/TMUs (Raster Processing Units). These specifications significantly impact the computational prowess of the GPU.

Specification	Value
Based on	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
GPU Chip	TU116-400-A1 GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	24 8
Shader	1536 1024
Render Output Units	48 32
Texture Units	96 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 GDDR5
Memory Speed	1.5 GHz 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	288 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.500 GHz 1.177 GHz+ 4 %
Boost Clock	1.770 GHz 1.240 GHz+ 5 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB GPUs. The TDP figure dictates the maximum power consumption of your graphics card. Computer ventilation and power supply specifications frequently align with TDP numbers and should be tailored accordingly.

Specification	Value
TDP	120 W 120 W
Tjunction max	-- 98 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	1 x 8-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB, along with their dimensions and effectiveness. Typically, fans with larger diameters hold an advantage as they can move equivalent air volumes at lower speeds compared to smaller fans. It's worth noting that liquid cooling systems, in addition to fans and aluminum radiators, require a pump, which may contribute to noise levels.

Specification	Value
Fan-Type	Axial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	2 x 90 mm 2 x 75 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB GPUs.

Specification	Value
Max. Displays	3 4
HDCP-Version	2.2 2.2
HDMI Ports	1x HDMI v2.0b 1x HDMI v2.0
DP Ports	1x DP v1.4 3x DP v1.2
DVI Ports	1 1

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB GPUs. Furthermore, we've incorporated ray tracing support to accurately simulate light rays and shadows. Please note that the specifics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturer.

Specification	Value
Max. resolution	3840x2160 4096x2160
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB. The inclusion of these video codecs assists in alleviating the workload on the graphics card during video playback or creation, leading to decreased power consumption and heat generation by the GPU.

Specification	Value
h264	Decode / Encode Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode No
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB graphics cards. Having precise measurements enables you to determine compatibility with your PC case. Additionally, we've incorporated support for the PCI Express bus.

Specification	Value
Length	235 mm 206 mm
Height	115 mm 111 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of Gainward GeForce GTX 1660 TI Ghost and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 4GB, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.

Specification	Value
GPU Interface	PCIe 3.0 x 16 PCIe 3 x 16
Release date	Q1/2019 Q1/2015
Structure size	12 nm 28 nm
Part-no	NE6166T018J9-1160X ZT-90308-10M
Documents	data sheet --