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MSI GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE vs MSI GTX 970 4GD5T OC

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 15identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Graphics processor
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:GeForce GTX 960
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:GeForce GTX 970
  • Processor frequency
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:1152 MHz
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:1102 MHz
  • Processor boost clock speed
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:1216 MHz
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:1241 MHz
  • Parallel processing technology support
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:2-Way SLI
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:3-Way SLI
  • Discrete graphics card memory
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:2 GB
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:4 GB
  • Memory bus
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:128 bit
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:256 bit
  • DVI-D ports quantity
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:0
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:1
  • DisplayPorts quantity
    • GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE:3
    • GTX 970 4GD5T OC:1

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Comparison of GeForce GTX 960 GAMING 2G LE, V316-035R
43 specifications
Processor4 differ
Graphics processor familyNVIDIANVIDIA
Graphics processorDiffersGeForce GTX 960GeForce GTX 970
Maximum resolution4096 x 2160 pixels4096 x 2160 pixels
Processor frequencyDiffers1152 MHz1102 MHz
Processor boost clock speedDiffers1216 MHz1241 MHz
Graphics card RAMDACKnown for one400 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum analog resolutionKnown for one2560 x 1600 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum digital resolutionKnown for one4096 x 2160 pixelsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum displays per videocardKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel processing technology supportDiffers2-Way SLI3-Way SLI
FireStreamKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Memory2 differ
Discrete graphics card memoryDiffers2 GB4 GB
Graphics card memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory busDiffers128 bit256 bit
Memory clock speed7010 MHz7010 MHz
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Interface typePCI Express x16 3.0PCI Express x16 3.0
HDMI ports quantity11
DVI-D ports quantityDiffers01
DVI-I ports quantity11
DisplayPorts quantityDiffers31
HDMI versionDiffers2.01.4a
DisplayPort version1.21.2
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity00
Performanceidentical
DirectX version12.012.0
OpenGL version4.44.4
HDCPYesYes
Dual Link DVIYesYes
PhysXKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Full HDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Design1 differ
Cooling typeActiveActive
Product colourDiffersBlack, RedBlack, Blue
Bracket heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-Height (FH)
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFull-Height/Full-Length (FH/FL)
Number of slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Poweridentical
Minimum system power supplyKnown for one400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one120 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Supplementary power connectorsKnown for one1x 8-pinUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers812 g610 g
LengthDiffers267 mm275 mm
Depth36 mm36 mm
HeightDiffers139 mm125 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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