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MSI GeForce GTX 960

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

$177

$109

Comparison winner

$177

$109

55 facts in comparison

MSI GeForce GTX 960 vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

MSI GeForce GTX 960

Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Why is MSI GeForce GTX 960 better than Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti?

304 MHz faster GPU clock speed
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1127 MHzvs823 MHz
1.04 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance
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2.31 TFLOPSvs1.26 TFLOPS
22.9 GPixel/s higher pixel rate
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36.1 GPixel/svs13.2 GPixel/s
50W lower TDP
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120Wvs170W
1GB more VRAM
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2GBvs1GB
751 MHz faster memory clock speed
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1753 MHzvs1002 MHz
1 newer version of DirectX
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12vs11
19.4 GTexels/s higher texture rate
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72.1 GTexels/svs52.7 GTexels/s

Why is Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti better than MSI GeForce GTX 960?

15.8 GB/s more memory bandwidth
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128 GB/svs112.2 GB/s
128-bit wider memory bus width
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256-bitvs128-bit
9 °C lower load GPU temperature
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66 °Cvs75 °C
Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)
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1 more DVI outputs
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2vs1
14 mm narrower
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228 mmvs242 mm

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Price comparison

MSI GeForce GTX 960

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$155

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$107

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$200

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

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$109

$155

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$14

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$150

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$13

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$75

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$30

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$200

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$1.76

$5.33

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MSI GeForce GTX 960

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

6.0

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Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

6.0/10

1 User reviews

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Performance

GPU clock speed

1127 MHz

823 MHz

The clock speed of the graphics processing unit (GPU).

GPU turbo

1178 MHz

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti)

When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.

pixel rate

36.1 GPixel/s

13.2 GPixel/s

The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.

floating-point performance

2.31 TFLOPS

1.26 TFLOPS

Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.

texture rate

72.1 GTexels/s

52.7 GTexels/s

The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.

GPU memory speed

1753 MHz

1002 MHz

The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.

shading units

1024

384

Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.

texture mapping units (TMUs)

TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.

render output units (ROPs)

The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.

Memory

effective memory speed

7012 MHz

4008 MHz

The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.

maximum memory bandwidth

112.2 GB/s

128 GB/s

This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.

VRAM

2GB

1GB

VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.

GDDR version

GDDR5

Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.

memory bus width

128-bit

256-bit

A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.

Supports ECC memory

✖MSI GeForce GTX 960

✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.

Features

DirectX version

DirectX 12

DirectX 11

DirectX is used in video games, with newer versions supporting better graphics and features. The latest version is DirectX 12 Ultimate, which includes support for ray tracing, mesh shaders, and variable rate shading (VRS).

OpenGL version

4.5

4.3

OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.

OpenCL version

1.2

1.1

Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.

Supports multi-display technology

✔MSI GeForce GTX 960

✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.

load GPU temperature

75 °C

66 °C

A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.

supports ray tracing

✖MSI GeForce GTX 960

✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.

Supports 3D

✔MSI GeForce GTX 960

✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).

supports DLSS

✖MSI GeForce GTX 960

✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on select games.

AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (MSI GeForce GTX 960)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti)

AMD's Smart Access Memory (SAM) and Intel's Resizable BAR are two technologies that allow the CPU to have faster access to the graphics card, which can give a performance boost. It requires a compatible motherboard, graphics card, and CPU.

Ports

has an HDMI output

✔MSI GeForce GTX 960

✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.

HDMI ports

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti)

More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.

HDMI version

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (MSI GeForce GTX 960)

Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti)

Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.

DisplayPort outputs

Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.

USB-C ports

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti)

With more USB-C ports, you are able to connect more devices/peripherals.

DVI outputs

Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.

mini DisplayPort outputs

Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.

General info

Thermal Design Power (TDP)

120W

170W

The thermal design power (TDP) is the maximum amount of power the cooling system needs to dissipate. A lower TDP typically means that it consumes less power.

number of transistors

2940 million

1950 million

A higher transistor count generally indicates a newer, more powerful processor.

semiconductor size

28 nm

40 nm

Small semiconductors provide better performance and reduced power consumption. Chipsets with a higher number of transistors, semiconductor components of electronic devices, offer more computational power. A small form factor allows more transistors to fit on a chip, therefore increasing its performance.

PCI Express (PCIe) version

Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe) is a high-speed interface standard for connecting components, such as graphics cards and SSDs, to a motherboard. Newer versions can support more bandwidth and deliver better performance.

warranty period

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Unknown. Help us by suggesting a value. (Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti)

When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region.

Has air-water cooling

✖MSI GeForce GTX 960

✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 560 Ti

The graphics card uses a combination of water and air to reduce the temperature of the card. This allows it to be overclocked more, increasing performance.

width

242 mm

228 mm

The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product.

height

111 mm

The height represents the vertical dimension of the product.