GPU comparison with benchmarksIn the gpu comparison between the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, we compare both the technical data and the benchmark results of the two graphics cards.
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GPUThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 and has 1024 texture shaders and 8 execution units. NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is based on NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, which has 3584 shaders and 28 execution units. |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 |
GM206-300-A1 | GPU Chip | GA106-300-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Ampere |
8 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 28 |
1024 | Shader | 3584 |
32 | Render Output Units | 48 |
64 | Texture Units | 112 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 28 |
MemoryThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ has 2 GB of graphics memory of the type GDDR5 and achieves a memory bandwidth of 112 GB/s. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 can access 12 GB GDDR6 graphics memory and thus achieves a memory bandwidth of 360 GB/s. |
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2 GB | Memory Size | 12 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR6 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.875 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 15.0 Gbps |
112 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 360 GB/s |
128 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ clocks in the base with up to 1.279 GHz. The base frequency of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is 1.320 GHz. |
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1.279 GHz | Base Clock | 1.320 GHz |
1.342 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.777 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ is 120 W. The graphics card is supplied with energy via the 1 x 8-Pin connector. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has a TDP of 170 W and is supplied with the required energy via 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors. |
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120 W | TDP | 170 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 93 °C |
1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ has a total of 2 Axial fans. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 has 0 Axial fans to cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 85 mm | Fan 1 | -- |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityIn the connectivity category, we recorded the number of ports on a graphics card. A total of 4 screens can be connected to the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 supports a maximum of 4 screens. |
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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 | -- |
FeaturesetThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ supports a maximum resolution of 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 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 | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs directly in the graphics card reduces the load when playing or creating videos. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | Decode |
Decode | VP8 | Decode |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ is 256 mm long, 111 mm high and -- wide. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 is -- long, -- high and -- wide. |
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256 mm | Length | -- |
111 mm | Height | -- |
-- | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | -- |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 4.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+ was released in Q1/2015 at a price of 229 $. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 was introduced in Q1/2021 at a price of 329 $ (Reference). |
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02G-P4-2966-KR | Part-no | -- |
Q1/2015 | Release date | Q1/2021 |
229 $ | Launch Price | 329 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 8 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |
EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SSC Gaming ACX 2.0+
2 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
12 GB GDDR6 |