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.

GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GTX 1060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GTX 1060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce 930MX

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $169 less on MSRP ($80 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 17W instead of 180W, a 163W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 16.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($80 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅540.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 153% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 16.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $80 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅GeForce 930MX is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌958.8% higher power demand at 180W vs 17W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 540.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 687.5% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,278), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 2 GB of VRAM and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $169 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $80, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 153% (40.4 vs 16.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce 930MX vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce 930MX

The GeForce 930MX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 1 2016. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 952 MHz to 1020 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 17W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,278 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce 930MX scores 1,278 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 687.5%. The GeForce 930MX is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce 930MX) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7834 TFLOPS (GeForce 930MX) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1020 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,278	10,064+687%
Architecture	Maxwell	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7834 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1033%
Boost Clock	1020 MHz	1733 MHz+70%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	192 KB	960 KB+400%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce 930MX has 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce 930MX and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce 930MX) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
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: 12 (11_0) (GeForce 930MX) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (GeForce 930MX) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP6) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce 930MX) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP6)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce 930MX draws 17W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 165.5% difference. The GeForce 930MX is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce 930MX) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	17W-91%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	75.2+35%	55.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce 930MX came in at $80, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce 930MX was 67.9% cheaper ($169 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 16.0 (GeForce 930MX) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 152.5% better value.

Feature	GeForce 930MX	GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP	$80-68%	$249
Performance per Dollar	16.0	40.4+153%
Codename	GM108	GP104
Release	March 1 2016	May 27 2016
Ranking	#805	#137

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