MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 differences in specs

Comparison of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.241 GHz+ 10 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 operates at a base clock speed of 1.241 GHz+ 10 % and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 833 g and -- respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G is 120 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G

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Top features of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5

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Higher clock speed

1.506 GHz 1.241 GHz+ 10 %

Around 18% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 4 GB

33% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 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 960 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GPU Chip	GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) GP106-400-A1 (Pascal)
Execution units	8 10
Shader	1024 1280
Render Output Units	32 48
Texture Units	64 80

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.753 GHz 2.002 GHz
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 8 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.241 GHz+ 10 % 1.506 GHz
Boost Clock	1.304 GHz+ 11 % 1.708 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.279 GHz
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 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 6-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5, 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 Radial
Fan 1	2 x 100 mm 1 x 65 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent --

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 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	4096x2160 7680x4320
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No Yes
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5. 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
h265 / HEVC	No Decode / Encode
VP8	Decode No
VP9	No Decode
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 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	267 mm 250 mm
Height	139 mm 111 mm
Width	40 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots
Weight	833 g --

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5, 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 x 16 PCIe 3.0 x 16
Release date	Q1/2015 Q3/2016
Launch Price	229 $ 249 $ (Reference)
Structure size	28 nm 16 nm
Part-no	V320-034R --
Documents	data sheet data sheet