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.

Overview

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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 960A

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114%

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GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

113%

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Radeon R8 M365DX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10

112%

#360

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

111%

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GeForce 240M GT

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

111%

#362

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

110%

#363

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

110%

#364

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

109%

#365

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

108%

#366

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

107%

#367

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

107%

#368

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

107%

#369

Radeon R6 M255DX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $10

105%

#370

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

103%

#371

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

103%

#372

GeForce GTX 960A

MSRP: $199|Avg: $60

100%

#373

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

96%

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GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

96%

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Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

95%

#376

Graphics 4-Core iGPU (Arrow Lake)

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#377

Radeon R9 M290X

MSRP: $400|Avg: $60

93%

#378

Radeon RX 540

MSRP: $99|Avg: $40

92%

#379

GeForce 930MX

MSRP: $80|Avg: $25

89%

#380

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

88%

#381

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

87%

#382

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

85%

#383

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

85%

#384

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#385

GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU

MSRP: $400|Avg: N/A

85%

#386

Radeon R7 M270DX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

83%

#387

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

83%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 960A across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 960A specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 960A scores 3,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Entry Level tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Maxwell (2014−2017) architecture (codename: GM107), manufactured on a 28 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 640 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 40 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 16 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 1.389 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1085 MHz from a base of 1029 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 960A
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	3,465
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Maxwell (2014−2017)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GM107
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	28 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	640
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	40
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	16
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1085 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1029 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	1.389 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	43.40 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#546

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 960A is equipped with 2 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering Unknown of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 960A
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	2 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	128-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	Unknown
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 960A
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA 5.0

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Display & Media

Display outputs: — supports up to 0 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen, decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback.

Specification	GeForce GTX 960A
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	0
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC 1st Gen
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC 1st Gen

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 960A draws 75 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 1x 6-pin. Physical size: 1mm long, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce GTX 960A
TDPPower consumption under load	75 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	350W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	1x 6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	1mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	0-slot

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $60 (MSRP: $199), the GeForce GTX 960A delivers 58 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #546 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 960A
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$199
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$60
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#546
Release Date	March 13 2015
Release Year	2015

Specifications Reference

Raw spec sheet for quick lookup. The analysis cards above explain what these fields mean in practice.

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Technical Specifications

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ROPs	16
TMUs	40
Vram	2 GB
L1 Cache	320 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB
Core Clock	1029 MHz
Boost Clock	1085 MHz
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Speed	8 Gbps
Shading Units	640
PCIe Generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown
Memory Bus Width	128-bit
Transistor Count	1,870 million
Frame Generation	NVIDIA Reflex: No \| DLSS Frame Generation: No \| DLSS Super Resolution: No
Texture Fill Rate	43.40
Manufacturing Process	28 nm
Power Consumption (TDP)	75 Watt
Floating Point Performance	1.389 TFLOPS