GeForce G 103M vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 G 103M is positioned at rank #252 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 G 103M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1727%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1659%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1640%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1637%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1634%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1625%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1604%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1598%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1583%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1579%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1560%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1557%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1529%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1528%

#237

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1905%

#252

GeForce G 103M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#253

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

100%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

98%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

98%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

96%

#258

Radeon HD 4550

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

95%

#259

RADEON HD7450

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

95%

#260

GeForce GT 330

MSRP: $99|Avg: $30

95%

#262

Radeon HD 7340G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

93%

#263

Radeon HD 8210E

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#264

Radeon 535DX

MSRP: $200|Avg: $40

92%

#266

GeForce GT 120 / 9500 GT

MSRP: $85|Avg: $15

91%

#267

GeForce GT 130

MSRP: $100|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 15874.6% 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 G 103M.

Insight	GeForce G 103M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-15874.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+15874.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑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.

GeForce G 103M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G 103M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce G 103M

The GeForce G 103M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1228 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 63 points. Launch price was $79.

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 G 103M scores 63 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 15874.6%. The GeForce G 103M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce G 103M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce G 103M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce G 103M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	63	10,064+15875%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.127 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+687%
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1733 MHz+18%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	144 KB	960 KB+567%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce G 103M	GeForce 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 G 103M 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: 0.5 MB (GeForce G 103M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce G 103M	GeForce 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	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 103M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce G 103M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.0	12+20%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce G 103M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 103M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce G 103M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce G 103M draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce G 103M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 103M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.