Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom vs ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference differences in specs

Comparison of Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom and ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference graphics cards based on specifications and benchmarks. The Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom operates at a base clock speed of 1.203 GHz+ 7 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory, while the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference operates at a base clock speed of 1.203 GHz+ 7 % and has 2 GB of GDDR5 memory. The weights differ at -- and -- respectively. The TDP of the Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom is 120 W, while that of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference is 120 W. Compare the benchmark results to determine which graphics card is superior.

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Differences

Top features of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference

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Top features of Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom

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Higher clock speed

1.203 GHz+ 7 % 1.127 GHz

Around 6% better clock speed

Specifications

Complete list of technical specifications

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom

Graphics processing unit (GPU)

Contrast the GPU cores between ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom 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 960
GPU Chip	GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0) GM206-300-A1 (Maxwell 2.0)
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 ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom GPUs. Ample graphics memory, high frequency, and sufficient bandwidth contribute positively to high-resolution texture processing speed.

Specification	Value
Memory Size	2 GB 2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5 GDDR5
Memory Clock	1.753 GHz 1.800 GHz
Memory Speed	7.01 Gbps 7.2 Gbps
Memory Bandwith	112 GB/s 115 GB/s
Memory Interface	128 bit 128 bit

Clock Speeds

Explore the base and maximum frequencies of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom 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 1.203 GHz+ 7 %
Boost Clock	1.178 GHz 1.266 GHz+ 7 %
Overclocking	Yes Yes

Thermal Design

Let's contrast the thermal design power of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom 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 98 \xc2\xb0C
PCIe-Power	1 x 6-Pin 1 x 6-Pin

Cooler & Fans

In this section, we'll examine the cooling solutions for ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom, 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
Fan 1	1 x 65 mm 2 x 75 mm
Cooler-Type	Air cooling Air cooling
Noise (Idle)	0 dB / Silent 0 dB / Silent

Connectivity

Discover the quantity and varieties of sockets for video output and connectivity in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom GPUs.

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

Featureset

Within this segment, we shall delve into the functionalities of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom 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
LED	No LED lighting No LED lighting

Supported Video Codecs

Explore the support for popular codecs h264, VP8, h265 / HEVC, VP9, and AV1 in ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom. 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

Dimensions

Explore the dimensions comparison of the ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom 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	241 mm 247 mm
Height	111 mm 112 mm
Width	41 mm --
Width (Slots)	2 PCIe-Slots 2 PCIe-Slots

Additional data

Explore details regarding the classification (for desktops or laptops) and architecture of ZOTAC GeForce GTX 960 Reference and Gainward GeForce GTX 960 Phantom, 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 x 16
Release date	Q2/2015 Q1/2015
Launch Price	199 $ 229 $
Structure size	28 nm 28 nm
Part-no	ZT-90305-10P 426018336-3415
Documents	-- data sheet