GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 960
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2015). The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 960 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 414.9% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (12 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 960.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+414.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-414.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (12 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (285mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 960 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $45 versus $590 for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti, it costs 92% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 154.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+154.6%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($590) | ✅More affordable ($45) |
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 RTX 4070 Ti and GeForce GTX 960
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2610 MHz. It has 7680 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 285W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 31,578 points. Launch price was $799.
GeForce GTX 960
The GeForce GTX 960 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 22 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1127 MHz to 1178 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,133 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti scores 31,578 versus the GeForce GTX 960's 6,133 — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti leads by 414.9%. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 960 uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 4 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 7,680 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 960). Raw compute: 40.09 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 2.413 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 960). Boost clocks: 2610 MHz vs 1178 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 31,578+415% | 6,133 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Maxwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 7680+650% | 1024 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 40.09 TFLOPS+1561% | 2.413 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2610 MHz+122% | 1178 MHz |
| ROPs | 80+150% | 32 |
| TMUs | 240+275% | 64 |
| L1 Cache | 7.5 MB+1874% | 0.38 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+4700% | 1 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 960 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 960 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | DLSS 3.5 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | DLSS 3.0 (Native) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | Yes (DLSS 3.5) | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960 has 4 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 960) — a 350% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 960) — the GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+200% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 504 GB/s+350% | 112 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+4700% | 1 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 960). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce GTX 960). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (2nd Gen). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 (GeForce GTX 960).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (8th Gen) | NVENC (5th Gen) |
| Decoder | NVDEC (5th Gen) | NVDEC (2nd Gen) |
| Codecs | AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 | HEVC,H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1,VP8 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti draws 285W versus the GeForce GTX 960's 100W — a 96.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 960 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 960). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75 C.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 285W | 100W-65% |
| Recommended PSU | 700W | 400W-43% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 285mm | 241mm |
| Height | 112mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 C |
| Perf/Watt | 110.8+81% | 61.3 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti launched at $799 MSRP and currently averages $590, while the GeForce GTX 960 launched at $199 and now averages $45. The GeForce GTX 960 costs 92.4% less ($545 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 53.5 (GeForce RTX 4070 Ti) vs 136.3 (GeForce GTX 960) — the GeForce GTX 960 offers 154.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4070 Ti | GeForce GTX 960 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $799 | $199-75% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $590 | $45-92% |
| Performance per Dollar | 53.5 | 136.3+155% |
| Codename | AD104 | GM206 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | January 22 2015 |
| Ranking | #11 | #393 |
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