GPU comparison with benchmarksThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 2 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s.
The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 6700 (RDNA 2) and has 10 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 320 GB/s. |
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB has the GM206-300-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 is based on the graphics chip Navi 22, which comes from the RDNA 2 architecture. |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB | GPU | SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 6700 |
GM206-300-A1 | GPU Chip | Navi 22 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | RDNA 2 |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
1024 | Shader | 2304 |
32 | Render Output Units | 64 |
64 | Texture Units | 144 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 36 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 is 16.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 10 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 16.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 320 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 160 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.127 GHz | Base Clock | 1.941 GHz |
1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 2.495 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | 2.23 GHz | |
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 120 W. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 has 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 220 W. |
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120 W | TDP | 220 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 100 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 85 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 100 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.3 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.1 |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4a |
1 | DVI Ports | -- |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_2 (Ultimate) |
No | Raytracing | Yes |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | Non addressable LED |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | VP9 | Decode / Encode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 4.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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256 mm | Length | 260 mm |
111 mm | Height | 120 mm |
-- | Width | 49 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q1/2015. The SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700 came on the market in Q2/2022 and will have a structure width of 7 nanometers manufactured. |
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04G-P4-3963-KR | Part-no | 11321-02 |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q2/2022 |
229 $ | Launch Price | 429 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 7 nm |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 Gaming ACX 2.0+ 4GB
2 GB GDDR5 |
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SAPPHIRE PULSE Radeon RX 6700
10 GB GDDR6 |