MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 differences in specs

Comparing MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

Comparison of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE operates at a base clock speed of 1.152 GHz+ 2 % and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 operates at a base clock speed of 1.152 GHz+ 2 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at 833 g and respectively. The TDP of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE is 120 W, while that of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 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 LE

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Higher clock speed

1.152 GHz+ 2 % 1.127 GHz

Around 2% better clock speed
More memory

4 GB 2 GB

50% more memory

Top features of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

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Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

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Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 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
GPU Chip	GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) GM206-300-A1
Execution units	8 8
Shader	1024 1024
Render Output Units	32 32
Texture Units	64 64

Memory

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

Specification	Value
Memory Size	4 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.753 GHz 1.75 GHz
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 7 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 112 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.152 GHz+ 2 % 1.127 GHz
Boost Clock	1.216 GHz+ 3 % 1.178 GHz
Avg (Game) Clock	1.203 GHz --

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 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 4096x2160
DirectX	12_1 12_1
Raytracing	No No
DLSS / FSR	No No

Supported Video Codecs

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

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G LE and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.