Following the launch of the high-end GeForce GTX 970 and 980 graphics cards, Nvidia has recently released information about the GeForce GTX 960, designed for the cost-effective market. Also utilizing the Maxwell graphics architecture, codenamed GM206, it will primarily follow the previously released GeForce GTX 760, while also targeting users of the GeForce GTX 460, 560, and 660 series graphics cards.
The GeForce GTX 760 (codenamed GM206) also utilizes the Maxwell graphics architecture, which reduces power consumption by reducing the number of graphics cores. Furthermore, Maxwell's optimizations allow the graphics card's fan to remain silent even at the lowest 30W display speed, further reducing system power consumption. The core graphics clock remains at 1126MHz, but can be increased to 1178MHz in Boost Mode. Overclocking headroom is retained, reaching a maximum of approximately 1450MHz, potentially delivering an additional 20% in graphics performance.
The GeForce GTX 760 boasts 2GB/128-bit built-in graphics memory, with a typical memory data transfer speed of 7Gbps and an overclocked 9.3Gbps. Other hardware interfaces include dual DL-DVI, HDMI 2.0, and DisplayPort 1.2, with a total TDP of 120W. Due to the reduced overall power consumption, the graphics card's length and cooling space requirements are also reduced, allowing it to be installed in smaller computer cases.
In terms of display performance, the GeForce GTX 760 boasts of being able to deliver the same display performance with lower power consumption (the highest claim is to deliver more than twice the performance), supports 1080P@60fps output, automatically activates MFAA multi-frame anti-aliasing effects in GeFoce Experience, and can achieve near-1080K display quality (MOBA) on a 4P resolution screen, as well as support for Microsoft DirectX 12 and other features.
The GeForce GTX 760 currently has a suggested retail price of US$199 (approximately NT$6000). OEM-spec graphics cards are available with component manufacturers including ASUS, GIGABYTE, MSI, EVGA, Inno3D, Gainward, Galax, Palit, PNY, POV, and Zotac, with suggested retail prices determined by each manufacturer.
In addition, Nvidia also announced that the Acer XB270HU monitor equipped with G-SYNC technology will be equipped with a 2K resolution IPS display panel and is expected to be launched in the global market in March of this year. ASUS will also follow up with the ROG PG3AQ with a 4K resolution, which will also be equipped with an IPS display panel, but the actual launch schedule has not yet been confirmed.
