Head-to-head used GPU value

GeForce GTX 960 vs GeForce GTX 1050 3 GB

GeForce GTX 960 GM206 | GDDR5 | 2 GB currently offers better used performance per dollar. Performance is effectively tied in the tracked relative score.

Prices updated Oct 26, 2026
Used price differenceGeForce GTX 1050 3 GB GP107 | GDDR5 | 3 GB is 182.6% higher
Performance differenceEffectively tied
Value differenceGeForce GTX 1050 3 GB GP107 | GDDR5 | 3 GB is 64.6% lower

Which GPU Should You Buy?

Current market, memory, and power differences that can change the better choice.

Best Used-Market Value

GeForce GTX 960 GM206 | GDDR5 | 2 GB has the stronger tracked performance-per-dollar score at current used prices. GeForce GTX 960 GM206 | GDDR5 | 2 GB is about $60.77 cheaper.

VRAM And Longevity

GeForce GTX 1050 3 GB GP107 | GDDR5 | 3 GB includes 1 GB more VRAM. That can matter at higher texture settings, although capacity alone does not make a card faster.

Power And Upgrade Fit

GeForce GTX 1050 3 GB GP107 | GDDR5 | 3 GB uses about 45 W less board power on the tracked specifications, which can reduce PSU and cooling requirements.

Price, Performance And Specification Comparison

Used price uses the latest median, then the 25th percentile or minimum as fallback.

MetricGeForce GTX 960 GM206 | GDDR5 | 2 GBGeForce GTX 1050 3 GB GP107 | GDDR5 | 3 GB
Current used price$33.28$94.05
Current new price$230-
Relative performance22
3DMark Time Spy2,907-
Performance per used dollar0.0570.02
VRAM2 GB3 GB
Board power120 W75 W
ArchitectureMaxwell 2.0Pascal
Release year20152018
Qualified sales145
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GeForce GTX 960 GM206 | GDDR5 | 2 GB

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GeForce GTX 1050 3 GB GP107 | GDDR5 | 3 GB

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