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GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce RTX 2060
The GeForce GTX 960 is much slower than the GeForce RTX 2060 on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $14.00 cheaper!
GeForce GTX 9604% Score
- Up to 75% cheaper – $265.00 vs $279.00
GeForce RTX 206015% Score
- Up to 229% faster on average across 100+ games
- Is 4 years newer
- Up to 88% better value for money
- Up to 75% more expensive – $279.00 vs $265.00
FPS Comparison Across Popular Games
Predicted average FPS at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, based on real game benchmarks.
Specs & Benchmark Comparison
Side-by-side specs, synthetic benchmarks, and key hardware differences.
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GeForce RTX 2060 has 167% more compute power.
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GeForce RTX 2060 fills pixels 114% faster.
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GeForce RTX 2060 maps textures 167% faster.
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GeForce RTX 2060 moves data 199% faster.
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-Frequently Asked Questions
compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060. It's 275% faster than the GeForce GTX 960 on average across 100+ games, scoring 15/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is GeForce RTX 2060 than GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
275% faster on average. The gap varies by game and resolution, check the per-game FPS comparison above.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060 is faster at both resolutions. At 4K, VRAM matters more, check the specs section to compare memory. Toggle the resolution selector above to see per-game FPS.
paidIs the GeForce RTX 2060 worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 15/100 in our gaming rating, faster than most GPUs on the market. Good buy if the price is right.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 960 scores 4/100, GeForce RTX 2060 scores 15/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce RTX 2060 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 960 or GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the stronger pick at 15/100. Compare your current GPU against it to see the exact FPS gain across 100+ games.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 960 and GeForce RTX 2060?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.
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