NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)

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Performance
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 17% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

Performance per dollar
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 36% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

Specs at a glance
Memory6 GB GDDR5
Slots2 slots
TDP120 W
Release DateQ3 2016
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Summary

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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.

InfoValue
ManufacturerNVIDIA
ArchitecturePascal
Market SegmentDesktop
Release DateQ3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$299
Production StatusEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) 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.

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Frames Per SecondHigher is better
Cost Per FrameLower is better
Low - 720p139 FPS$2.15 CPF
Medium - 1080p78 FPS$3.85 CPF
High - 1080p51 FPS$5.85 CPF
Ultra - 1080p39 FPS$7.67 CPF
QHD - 1440p27 FPS$11.2 CPF
4K UHD - 2160p14 FPS$21.36 CPF
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)'s average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

Compare Cost Per Frame

GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)'s 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.

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
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 17% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401.

Performance per dollar
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 36% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 58.2.

Compare Performance

GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)'s average score in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, more powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon R9 390X17,944+3%
Radeon RX 48017,919+3%
Radeon RX 47017,624.5+1%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5+1%
Radeon R9 FURY17,543+1%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401
Radeon R9 Nano17,282-1%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5-7%
GeForce GTX 97016,033-8%
GeForce GTX 780 Ti15,619-10%

Compare Value For Money

GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)'s average performance per dollar in the benchmark can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score generally implies better value for your money.

Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)'s average performance scores across industry-standard GPU benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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BenchmarkValue
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
4,194
3DMark Time Spy Score
4,631
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
77,035
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
12,984
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
55,760
3DMark 11 Performance Score
15,802
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
148.7
PassMark G3D Mark
10,075
PassMark G2D Mark
745
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Processor Details

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

SpecValue
CodenameGP106
ArchitecturePascal
Process Size16 nm
Transistors4,400 million

Board Compatibility

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

SpecValue
Slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W
Suggested PSU300 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Memory Details

Memory specifications like its 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.

SpecValue
Memory Size6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit
L1 Cache48 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB

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.

SpecValue
CUDA Cores1,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)10
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)80
Render Output Units (ROP)48
Core Clock Speed1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,709 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.

SpecValue
Pixel Fill Rate82.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate136.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance4.38 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance136.7 GFLOPS

API Support

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

SpecValue
DirectX12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.0
OpenGL4.6
Shader Model6.8

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