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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

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

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

GeForce GTX 960M

2015

Why buy it

✅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

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 960A

2015

GeForce GTX 960M

2015

Why buy it

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

Why buy it

✅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

❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 17.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 960A better than GeForce GTX 960M?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 3,465 vs 3,375 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 960A is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 960A is the safer long-term GPU choice because it gives you the stronger overall hardware and feature outlook for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 960A can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. GeForce GTX 960A is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 960A is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $199 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 960M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 960M is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 960A is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 960A Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 960M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	23 FPS	27 FPS
medium	13 FPS	17 FPS
high	8 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	6 FPS
1440p
low	11 FPS	13 FPS
medium	6 FPS	7 FPS
high	3 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	5 FPS
medium	2 FPS	3 FPS
high	1 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	72 FPS	79 FPS
medium	45 FPS	49 FPS
high	33 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	32 FPS	37 FPS
medium	23 FPS	27 FPS
high	15 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	10 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	11 FPS	12 FPS
medium	8 FPS	10 FPS
high	7 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	4 FPS	5 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	156 FPS	152 FPS
medium	125 FPS	122 FPS
high	104 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	114 FPS
medium	94 FPS	91 FPS
high	78 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	78 FPS	76 FPS
medium	62 FPS	61 FPS
high	52 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	39 FPS	38 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 960A	GeForce GTX 960M
1080p
low	150 FPS	152 FPS
medium	119 FPS	121 FPS
high	104 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	78 FPS	76 FPS
1440p
low	110 FPS	111 FPS
medium	90 FPS	91 FPS
high	78 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	57 FPS
4K
low	63 FPS	63 FPS
medium	49 FPS	49 FPS
high	38 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	30 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 960A and GeForce GTX 960M

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 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 960M has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 960M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 128-bit.

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.