GeForce GTX 770 vs GeForce GTX 960

Speed and memory

The GeForce GTX 770 and the GeForce GTX 960 are within a few percent of each other for gaming in our model, so you will not see a difference in play.

Both cards have 2 GB of video memory, so memory will not separate them.

In our estimates for popular games at 1080p on High, the biggest gap is in Fortnite (60 against 60 fps), and the smallest is in ELDEN RING (13 against 13 fps). Games that are light enough to run above 200 fps on both cards show little difference at all.

Power and value

The GeForce GTX 770 is rated at 230 W and the GeForce GTX 960 at 120 W. With a mid-range processor that means a power supply of about 650 W for the first and 450 W for the second. A gap of 110 W shows up in heat and fan noise, and in your electricity use over a few years.

At launch the GeForce GTX 770 cost $399 and the GeForce GTX 960 $199. Per dollar, the GeForce GTX 960 gave more performance (2.5 points per $100 against 1.3). Current prices differ, so run the same sum on what you can actually buy today.

Which one to buy

Choose the GeForce GTX 770 if you want the faster card, and it also has at least as much memory. It makes the most sense at 1440p and above, or on a monitor with a high refresh rate.

Choose the GeForce GTX 960 if the price gap matters more than the small speed difference, or if you want lower power draw and a quieter PC. Whichever you pick, check reviews for the games you play, because two cards with similar scores can differ in individual titles.