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GeForce GTX 960A
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About G3D Mark
G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 960A is positioned at rank 270 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU is on rank 417, so the GeForce GTX 960A offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960A
Performance Per Dollar Arc 8-Core iGPU
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The Arc 8-Core iGPU likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960A lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 960A offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell (2014−2017)) | Xe LPG (2023) (5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960A offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $400 for the Arc 8-Core iGPU, it costs 85% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 560% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+560%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($60) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400) |
Performance Check
Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.
Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960A and Arc 8-Core iGPU
GeForce GTX 960A
The GeForce GTX 960A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1029 MHz to 1085 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,465 points.
Arc 8-Core iGPU
The Arc 8-Core iGPU is manufactured by Intel. It was released in December 14 2023. It features the Xe LPG architecture. The boost clock speed is 2300 MHz. It has 8 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,500 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 960A scores 3,465 and the Arc 8-Core iGPU reaches 3,500 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960A is built on Maxwell while the Arc 8-Core iGPU uses Xe LPG, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 2300 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,465 | 3,500+1% |
| Architecture | Maxwell | Xe LPG |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 640+7900% | 8 |
| Boost Clock | 1085 MHz | 2300 MHz+112% |
| L1 Cache | 0.31 MB | 1.5 MB+384% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | XeSS |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 960A comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 960A offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs System.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | Shared |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | Shared |
| Memory Bandwidth | Unknown | System |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | System |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 12.2 (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 3.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Max Displays | 0 | 3 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 960A) vs Xe Media Engine (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs Xe Media Engine.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 1st Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Decoder | NVDEC 1st Gen | Xe Media Engine |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1,H.266 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75W versus the Arc 8-Core iGPU's 45W — a 50% difference. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 350W (Arc 8-Core iGPU). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W | 45W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | 1x 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 1mm | 0mm |
| Height | — | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 46.2 | 77.8+68% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 960A launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the Arc 8-Core iGPU launched at $503 and now averages $400. The GeForce GTX 960A costs 85% less ($340 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.8 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 8.8 (Arc 8-Core iGPU) — the GeForce GTX 960A offers 556.8% better value. The Arc 8-Core iGPU is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 960A | Arc 8-Core iGPU |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $199-60% | $503 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $60-85% | $400 |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.8+557% | 8.8 |
| Codename | GM107 | Meteor Lake iGPU |
| Release | March 13 2015 | December 14 2023 |
| Ranking | #546 | #362 |
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