NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti106% better
27,50326% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 106% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
No data available
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
68.9343% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 43% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 Max-Q has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1060 Max-Q includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,063 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,480 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1060 Max-Q has the 153rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.75% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2017 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1070 Ti includes 2,432 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,683 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 152 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1070 Ti has the 86th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 27,503 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 68.93. This is the 46th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Market SegmentMobileDesktop
Release DateQ2 2017Q4 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)--$399
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Control
Control
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Low - 720p
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200 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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78 FPS
High - 1080p
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59 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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QHD - 1440p
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37 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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18 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 207017.76-20%
Radeon RX 59018.6-17%
Radeon RX 48018.93-15%
GeForce RTX 208020.09-10%
GeForce GTX 107022.03-1%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti22.29
Radeon RX Vega 6422.48+1%
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti22.7+2%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER22.99+3%
Radeon VII24.44+10%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti106% better
27,50326% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 106% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 153rd with a score of 13,333.5, and the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is ranked 86th with a score of 27,503.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
No data available
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
68.9343% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 105% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 68.93 performance per dollar ranks it 0th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+118%
GeForce RTX 306028,375+113%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503+106%
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5+104%
GeForce GTX 107024,652+85%
Radeon RX 5300M14,351+8%
Quadro T2000 Mobile13,523.5+1%
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q13,333.5
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Mobile13,266-1%
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile13,131.5-2%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
3,324
6,531
(+96.48%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
3,415
6,177
(+80.88%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
74,101
88,161
(+18.97%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
10,430
18,405
(+76.46%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
11,973
20,106
(+67.93%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
110.6
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PassMark G3D Mark
7,913
14,700
(+85.77%)
PassMark G2D Mark
403
878
(+117.87%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
CodenameGP106GP104
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process Size16 nm16 nm
Transistors4,400 million7,200 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Memory Size6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192.2 Gb/s256.3 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit256 bit
L1 Cache48 KB48 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB2 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Slots--2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)80 W180 W
Suggested PSU--450 W
Power Connectors--1x 8-pin
OutputsDevice DependentDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
CUDA Cores1,2802,432
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1019
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)80152
Render Output Units (ROP)4864
Core Clock Speed1,063 MHz1,607 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,480 MHz1,683 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Pixel Fill Rate71.04 GPixel/s107.7 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate118.4 GTexel/s255.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance3.79 TFLOPS8.19 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance118.4 GFLOPS255.8 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 Max-QGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.