GeForce 920M
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce 920M vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

2016Core: 965 MHzBoost: 993 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce 920M is positioned at rank #355 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce 920M

#345
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1000%
#347
906%
#348
904%
#352
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
822%
#353
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
816%
#355
GeForce 920M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#357
Radeon 625
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
99%
#359
Radeon R7 M350
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
98%
#360
GeForce 920MX
MSRP: $100|Avg: $54
98%
#361
98%
#362
Radeon HD 7670A
MSRP: $100|Avg: $40
97%
#363
Radeon Vega 8
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
96%
#367
GeForce 615
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
93%
#369
Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
92%
#370
GeForce GT 730A
MSRP: $75|Avg: $20
91%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1303.6% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce 920M.

InsightGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-1303.6%)
Leading raw performance (+1303.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce 920M and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce 920M

The GeForce 920M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 25 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 965 MHz to 993 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 16W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 717 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 920M scores 717 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1303.6%. The GeForce 920M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 256 (GeForce 920M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.5084 TFLOPS (GeForce 920M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 993 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
717
10,064+1304%
Architecture
Maxwell
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
256
2560+900%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.5084 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+1645%
Boost Clock
993 MHz
1733 MHz+75%
ROPs
8
64+700%
TMUs
24
160+567%
L1 Cache
128 KB
960 KB+650%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 920M comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 920M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce 920M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11.0
12+9%
Vulkan
1.1
1.3+18%
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce 920M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce 920M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
No
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP5
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 920M draws 16W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 167.3% difference. The GeForce 920M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 920M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce 920MGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
16W-91%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
Legacy
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
44.8
55.9+25%