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GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce GTX 1060

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

2022Core: 832 MHzBoost: 1155 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
0.25 GB 25
34
0.0%
brand logoGeForce Go 6150
brand logoGeForce 6150
brand logoGeForce FX 5700LE
brand logoGeForce 6100
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 780 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU
GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+29500.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce GTX 1060 FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra77 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra113 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low358 FPS
medium302 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra226 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low237 FPS
medium218 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra177 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra41 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low107 FPS
medium91 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra
low2 FPS
medium1 FPS
high1 FPS
ultra1 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low122 FPS
medium101 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra72 FPS
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GeForce FX 5700 Ultra 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 FX 5700 Ultra

2022

Why buy it

  • ✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 25W instead of 180W, a 155W reduction.
  • ✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 256 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Older hardware, 256 MB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in newer AAA releases.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ❌32.4% longer card at 229mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅10724.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅2300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 256 MB).
  • ✅Measures 173mm instead of 229mm, a 56mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌620% higher power demand at 180W vs 25W.

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 10724.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 29500% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 34), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 16 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce FX 5700 Ultra

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 34 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra scores 34 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 29500%. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is built on Rankine while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1155 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
34
10,064+29500%
Architecture
Rankine
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2048
2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.731 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+88%
Boost Clock
1155 MHz
1733 MHz+50%
ROPs
40
64+60%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L1 Cache
2 MB+113%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce 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 FX 5700 Ultra has 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 2300% 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 FX 5700 Ultra and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.25 GB
6 GB+2300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
9.0a
12+33%
OpenGL
2.1
4.5+114%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: Integrated Decoder ONLY (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
Integrated Decoder ONLY
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
Integrated MPEG-2 Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra draws 25W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 151.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5700 Ultra is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
25W-86%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
Legacy
6-pin
Length
229mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
75°C
—
Perf/Watt
1.4
55.9+3893%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra came in at $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce FX 5700 Ultra was 100+% cheaper ($249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (GeForce FX 5700 Ultra) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce FX 5700 Ultra offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce FX 5700 Ultra (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce FX 5700 UltraGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$0-100%
$249
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
40.4
Codename
GA107
GP104
Release
Maio 2022
May 27 2016
Ranking
#387
#137
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