KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC vs KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 differences in specs

Comparison of KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC and KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC operates at a base clock speed of 1.266 GHz+ 12 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 operates at a base clock speed of 1.266 GHz+ 12 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC is 120 W, while that of the KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660

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Higher clock speed

1.530 GHz 1.266 GHz+ 12 %

Around 17% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 2 GB

67% more memory

Top features of KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
GPU Chip	TU116-300-A1 GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	22 8
Shader	1408 1024
Render Output Units	48 32
Texture Units	88 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	6 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	2 GHz 7.01 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	192 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	192 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.530 GHz 1.266 GHz+ 12 %
Boost Clock	1.785 GHz 1.329 GHz+ 13 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC, 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	Radial Axial
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Fan 1	1 x 75 mm 2 x 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC 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	3x DP v1.4 1x DP v1.2
DVI Ports	-- 2

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC. 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 KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC 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	281 mm 271 mm
Height	124 mm 124 mm
Width	41 mm 41 mm
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of KFA2 GeForce GTX 1660 and KFA2 GeForce GTX 960 EXOC, 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	60SRH7MD01BK --
Documents	data sheet --