NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has 13% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2017. Its GP106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 2,002 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has the 150th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 |
| Production Status | End-of-life |
| Shop | Check Price |
Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved by the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 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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|---|---|---|
| Low - 720p | 85 FPS | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | 62 FPS | -- |
| High - 1080p | 54 FPS | -- |
| Ultra - 1080p | 40 FPS | -- |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 12 FPS | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q'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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 14 | +17% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 12 | |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12 | +0% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Mobile) | 11.7 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 11.6 | -3% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Max-Q | 9.4 | -22% |
| GeForce GTX 970M | 8.2 | -32% |
| GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 6 | -50% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q'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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the cost per frame with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has 13% of the performance compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 150th with a score of 13,333.5.
We do not have performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Compare Performance
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q'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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon Pro 5500M | 14,725 | +10% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 14,693 | +10% |
| Quadro T1200 (Mobile) | 14,387 | +8% |
| Radeon RX 5300M | 14,351 | +8% |
| Quadro T2000 (Mobile) | 13,523.5 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 13,333.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Mobile) | 13,266 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | -2% |
| GeForce GTX 980M | 12,517 | -6% |
| Radeon Pro Vega 20 | 12,289 | -8% |
Compare Value For Money
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q'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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q'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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| Benchmark | Value |
|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,324 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,415 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 74,101 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 10,430 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 11,973 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 110.6 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,896 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 407 |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Codename | GP106 |
| Architecture | Pascal |
| Process Size | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 4,400 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent |
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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,002 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,536 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,063 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,480 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 71.04 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 118.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.79 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 118.4 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.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.