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GeForce GTX 960 2GB

2GB GDDR5. Documented release: January 2015.

THE RECORDED NUMBERS

GTX 960 2GB benchmark

Benchmark FPS at 1080p: 44 FPS
Our rating: 36.5 /100
960s we've tested: 92
Recorded benchmark rank: #144 of 257 variants

Historical total for this model.

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GPUSED’S TAKE

The verdict

The original 2GB GTX 960 delivered Maxwell efficiency to mainstream gaming with a 128-bit memory bus. Its power use was attractive, but the small memory capacity became a visible limit as newer games grew.

GPUsed Legend Rating

5.5 /10

5.5 out of 10

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THE EXACT VERSION

Identity and release

Model: GeForce GTX 960 2GB
Memory: 2GB GDDR5
Documented release: January 2015
Release event: first documented retail availability
Release scope: documented market

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PICK ITS OPPONENT

GTX 960 2GB comparisons

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Profile sources

Reviewed 2 October 2026. The release date above uses the documented event and scope shown in this profile.

Source 1: gamersnexus.net Release reference

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