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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 960 vs Radeon RX 7900 XTX

The GeForce GTX 960 is much slower than the Radeon RX 7900 XTX on average across 100+ games and it's also a much worse value for money, as it's only $1,305.00 cheaper!

  • Up to 402% cheaper$265.00 vs $1,570.00
  • Up to 1236% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 7 years and 11 months newer
  • Up to 166% better value for money
  • Up to 402% more expensive$1,570.00 vs $265.00

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX ranks 61 points higher.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
2413 TFLOPS
AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX Logo
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
61390 TFLOPS

Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 2444% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX fills pixels 1172% faster.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
75.39 GT/s

Radeon RX 7900 XTX maps textures 1172% faster.

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX has 22 GB more VRAM.

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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 Logo
GeForce GTX 960
112.2 GB/s

Radeon RX 7900 XTX moves data 756% faster.

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GeForce GTX 960 draws 235W less power.

Pricehelp

GeForce GTX 960 is $1,305.00 cheaper.

GDDR5
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GDDR6
128-bit
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384-bit
GeForce 900
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Navi III (RX 7000)
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Desktop
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 960 or Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX. It's 1525% faster than the GeForce GTX 960 on average across 100+ games, scoring 65/100 vs 4/100 in our gaming rating.
speedHow much faster is Radeon RX 7900 XTX than GeForce GTX 960?expand_more
1525% 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX worth buying in 2026?expand_more
It scores 65/100 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 960 scores 4/100, Radeon RX 7900 XTX scores 65/100. 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?expand_more
The Radeon RX 7900 XTX is the stronger pick at 65/100. 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 Radeon RX 7900 XTX?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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