GeForce G 105M 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 105M is positioned at rank #242 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 105M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1577%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1515%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1497%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1495%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1492%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1483%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1465%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1459%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1446%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1442%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1424%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1421%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1396%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1395%

#99

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

99%

#227

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1739%

#242

GeForce G 105M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#244

Radeon HD 7560D

MSRP: $101|Avg: $15

97%

#246

GeForce GTS 250

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

96%

#247

GeForce G100

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

96%

#249

Radeon R7 M265

MSRP: $130|Avg: $30

94%

#250

Radeon HD 8250

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#251

Radeon HD 3300

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

92%

#253

Radeon R5 220

MSRP: $35|Avg: $15

91%

#254

Radeon HD 7350

MSRP: $40|Avg: $10

90%

#255

GeForce GTX 285

MSRP: $359|Avg: $30

89%

#256

Radeon HD 7570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

88%

#257

Radeon HD 6380G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

87%

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 10839.1% 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 105M.

Insight	GeForce G 105M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-10839.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+10839.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / 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 105M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G 105M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce G 105M

The GeForce G 105M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 92 points. Launch price was $109.

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 105M scores 92 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 10839.1%. The GeForce G 105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G 105M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G 105M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce G 105M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	92	10,064+10839%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.862 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+377%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz	1733 MHz+24%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	240 KB	960 KB+300%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce G 105M	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 105M 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 G 105M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce G 105M	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	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.0 (GeForce G 105M) 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 105M	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 105M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G 105M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce G 105M	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 105M draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 100% difference. The GeForce G 105M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G 105M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.