NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is the faster graphics card, scoring 12/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 10/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 — roughly 20% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is the better long-term choice.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950

10
Gaming score / 100
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960

12
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecNVIDIA GeForce GTX 950NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960
Gaming score10/10012/100
VRAM2 GB2 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
TDP90 W120 W
Boost clock1188 MHz1178 MHz
ReleaseAug 2015Jan 2015
MSRP$59.00$69.00

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is the faster graphics card, scoring 12/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 10/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 — roughly 20% faster. If your budget allows, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is the better long-term choice. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 is faster for gaming, scoring 12/100 versus 10/100 for the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 (about 20% faster).

Should I buy the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950 can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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