GeForce GTX 960A vs GeForce GTX 960M

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.

GeForce GTX 960A vs GeForce GTX 960M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 960A vs GeForce GTX 960M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 960A

2015

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 17.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 960M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2015 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.

GeForce GTX 960M

2015

Why buy it

✅0.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 2 GB).
✅More future proof: Maxwell (2014−2017) on 28nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌2015 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 960M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 0.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 960A instead at 3,465 vs 3,375, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 960A is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond because it comes out ahead on the available hardware-headroom signals for this matchup.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 960A makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. GeForce GTX 960M still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 960A vs GeForce GTX 960M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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.

GeForce GTX 960M

The GeForce GTX 960M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 13 2015. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1096 MHz to 1176 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,375 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960A scores 3,465 and the GeForce GTX 960M reaches 3,375 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 960A is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 960M uses Maxwell, both on a 28 nm process. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 640 (GeForce GTX 960M). Raw compute: 1.389 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 1.505 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960M). Boost clocks: 1085 MHz vs 1176 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
G3D Mark Score	3,465+3%	3,375
Architecture	Maxwell	Maxwell
Process Node	28 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	640	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.389 TFLOPS	1.505 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1085 MHz	1176 MHz+8%
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40	40
L1 Cache	320 KB	320 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 960A has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960M carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 960M gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 960A and 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 960M.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	4 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	Unknown
Bus Width	128-bit	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 960M). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
DirectX	12	12 (11_0)
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 960A) vs NVENC (4th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960M). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (1st Gen).

Feature	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC (4th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (1st Gen)
Codecs	—	MPEG-2,VC-1,H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 960M's 75W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 960M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 960A) vs 350W (GeForce GTX 960M). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.