GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 (Turing) and has 8 GB GDDR6 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 112 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC has the TU106 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Turing architecture. The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC is based on the graphics chip GM206-300-A1, which comes from the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. |
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| GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC | GPU | PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC |
| 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 GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC clocks at 1.750 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 14.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC is 7.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 1.753 GHz. |
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| 8 GB | Memory Size | 4 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 | 1.203 GHz |
| 1.815 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.266 GHz |
| Avg (Game) Clock | ||
| Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC is powered by 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 175 W. The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC 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 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC has 1 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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| Axial | Fan-Type | Radial |
| 2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 65 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 GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC. The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC 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 |
| -- | DVI Ports | 2 |
| -- | VGA Ports | -- |
| 1 | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC is 4096x2160 pixels. |
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| 7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 4096x2160 |
| 12_2 (Ultimate) | DirectX | 12_1 |
| Yes | Raytracing | No |
| Yes | DLSS / FSR | No |
| Addressable LED | 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 GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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| 283 mm | Length | 255 mm |
| 139 mm | Height | 111 mm |
| 41 mm | Width | 41 mm |
| 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 GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC has been manufactured with a structure width of 12 nanometers since Q4/2018. The PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC came on the market in Q4/2015 and will have a structure width of 28 nanometers manufactured. |
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| 27NSL6UCT7OC | Part-no | KF960GTX4GEPB |
| Q4/2018 | Release date | Q4/2015 |
| 499 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 229 $ |
| 12 nm | Structure size | 28 nm |
| data sheet | Documents | -- |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC
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8 GB GDDR6 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC
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GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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GALAX GeForce RTX 2070 OC
8 GB GDDR6 |
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PNY GeForce GTX 960 XLR8 OC
4 GB GDDR5 |
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