NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)

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Performance
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
15,61915% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)11% better
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 11% better performance than the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
22.3414% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)160% better
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 160% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2013 with a MSRP of $699. It is built on the Kepler GPU microarchitecture (codename GK110B) and is manufactured on a 28 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 780 Ti has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 1,753 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 336.6 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 780 Ti includes 2,880 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 875 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 928 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 780 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2 display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 250 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 780 Ti has the 141st best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.93% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 15,619 score and $699 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 22.34. This is the 83rd best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 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 includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,709 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 GTX 1060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1060 has the 132nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,401 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.2. This is the 57th 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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureKeplerPascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2013Q3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$699$299
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 Borderlands 3
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GeForce GTX 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Low - 720p
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139 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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78 FPS
High - 1080p
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51 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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39 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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27 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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14 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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 780 Ti orGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)

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 GTX 1660 Ti15.94-25%
Radeon RX 59017.33-19%
GeForce GTX 107017.71-17%
GeForce RTX 206017.9-16%
Radeon RX 6500 XT19.9-7%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)21.36
Radeon VII21.98+3%
GeForce GTX 165024.83+16%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti32.13+50%
GeForce GTX 105051.9+143%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
15,61915% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)11% better
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 11% better performance than the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is ranked 141st with a score of 15,619, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
22.3414% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)160% better
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 160% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 780 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 780 Ti is ranked 83rd with a performance per dollar of 22.34, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 58.2.

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 780 Ti or
GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 47017,624.5+13%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5+13%
Radeon R9 FURY17,543+12%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401+11%
Radeon R9 Nano17,282+11%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5+4%
GeForce GTX 97016,033+3%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti15,619
GeForce GTX 165013,645-13%
Radeon R9 38012,191-22%

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.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 780 Ti or
GPUPerformance Per Dollar
GeForce GTX 107065.04+191%
Radeon R9 38061.26+174%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)58.2+160%
Radeon R7 37057.17+156%
Radeon VII54.19+143%
GeForce GTX 660 Ti28.14+26%
Radeon R9 Nano26.63+19%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti22.34
GeForce GTX 68020.47-8%
Radeon HD 7870 (GHz Edition)17.75-21%

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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
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4,194
3DMark Time Spy Score
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4,631
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
75,688
77,035
(+1.78%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
11,812
12,984
(+9.92%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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55,760
3DMark 11 Performance Score
13,151
15,802
(+20.16%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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148.7
PassMark G3D Mark
9,525
10,075
(+5.77%)
PassMark G2D Mark
640
745
(+16.41%)
Unigine Heaven 3.0 DirectX 11
143.4
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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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CodenameGK110BGP106
ArchitectureKeplerPascal
Process Size28 nm16 nm
Transistors7,080 million4,400 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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Memory Size3 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth336.6 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,753 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit192 bit
L1 Cache16 KB48 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB1,536 KB

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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)250 W120 W
Suggested PSU600 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 1.4a, DisplayPort 1.2DVI, 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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CUDA Cores2,8801,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1510
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)24080
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Core Clock Speed875 MHz1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)928 MHz1,709 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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate55.68 GPixel/s82.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate222.7 GTexel/s136.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.35 TFLOPS4.38 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance222.7 GFLOPS136.7 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 780 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
DirectX12 (11_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.5 (5.1)6.8

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