GPU comparison with benchmarksThe Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming 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. |
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GPUThe Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming is based on the graphics chip GM206-300-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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| Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) | GPU | EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming |
| NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 |
| TU106 | GPU Chip | GM206-300-A1 |
| Turing | Architecture | Maxwell 2.0 |
| 36 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 8 |
| 2304 | Shader | 1024 |
| 64 | Render Output Units | 32 |
| 144 | Texture Units | 64 |
| 36 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.753 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 2 GB |
| GDDR6 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| 1.750 GHz | Memory Clock | 1.753 GHz |
| 14.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 7.0 Gbps |
| 448 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 112 GB/s |
| 256 bit | Memory Interface | 128 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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| 1.410 GHz | Base Clock | 1.216 GHz |
| 1.620 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.279 GHz |
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| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) is powered by 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 175 W. The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 120 W. |
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| 175 W | TDP | 120 W |
| -- | TDP (up) | -- |
| 89 °C | Tjunction max | 98 °C |
| 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming has 1 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
| 2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 85 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 Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP). The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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| 4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
| 2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
| 1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0 |
| 3x DP v1.4a | DP Ports | 1x DP v1.2 |
| 1 | DVI Ports | 2 |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| -- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
| Yes | Raytracing | No |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
| No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
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 |
| Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | No |
| No | AV1 | No |
| Decode | VP8 | Decode |
| Decode | VP9 | No |
DimensionsThe Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 235 mm | Length | 173 mm |
| 112 mm | Height | 111 mm |
| -- | Width | -- |
| 2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
| -- | Weight | -- |
| PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3 x 16 |
| No | SFF-Ready | No |
Additional dataThe Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP) has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q4/2018. The EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming came on the market in Q1/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 426018336-4269 | Part-no | 02G-P4-2962-KR |
| Q4/2018 | Release date | Q1/2015 |
| 499 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 229 $ |
| 12 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | -- |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming
2 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming
2 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming
2 GB GDDR5 |
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Gainward GeForce RTX 2070 (3xDP)
8 GB GDDR6 |
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EVGA GeForce GTX 960 SC Gaming
2 GB GDDR5 |
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