Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB vs MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G differences in specs

Comparison of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB operates at a base clock speed of 1.506 GHz and has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G operates at a base clock speed of 1.506 GHz and has 4 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and 833 g respectively. The TDP of the Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB is 120 W, while that of the MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB

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Higher clock speed

1.506 GHz 1.241 GHz+ 10 %

Around 18% better clock speed

Top features of MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G

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More memory

4 GB 3 GB

25% more memory

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G 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 1060 3GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
GPU Chip	GP106-300-A1 GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
Execution units	9 8
Shader	1152 1024
Render Output Units	48 32
Texture Units	72 64

Memory

Compare the quantity, type, and speed of memory, as well as the bandwidth, in Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	3 GB 4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Speed	2.002 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 Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G graphics cards. BIOS does not display these values, but diagnostic utilities like GPU-Z or Everest can provide insights.

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

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G 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 6-Pin 1 x 8-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G, 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 100 mm
Noise (Idle)	-- 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G 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	7680x4320 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 Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G. 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	No Decode
h265 / HEVC	Decode / Encode No
VP9	Decode No
AV1	No No

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G 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	252 mm 267 mm
Height	112 mm 139 mm
Width	39 mm 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 Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Dual 3GB and MSI GeForce GTX 960 Gaming 4G, 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	Q3/2016 Q1/2015
Structure size	16 nm 28 nm
Part-no	NE51060015F9-1061D V320-034R
Documents	data sheet data sheet