GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 differences in specs

Comparing GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

Comparison of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G operates at a base clock speed of 1.506 GHz and has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 operates at a base clock speed of 1.506 GHz and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and respectively. The TDP of the GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

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Top features of GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G

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Higher clock speed

1.506 GHz 1.127 GHz

Around 25% better clock speed
More memory

6 GB 2 GB

67% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G 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 GP106-410-A1
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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	7 Gbps 2.002 GHz
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 192 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 192 bit

Clock Speeds

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

Specification	Value
Base Clock	1.127 GHz 1.506 GHz
Boost Clock	1.178 GHz 1.746 GHz+ 2 %
Avg (Game) Clock	-- 1.708 GHz

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G 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 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G 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 No

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G. 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

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 6G, alongside their respective release dates and current prices. Access the GPU specifications directly from the manufacturer through the provided link.