GeForce G105M 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 G105M is positioned at rank #144 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 G105M

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

818%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

786%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

777%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

775%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

774%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

769%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

760%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

757%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

750%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

748%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

739%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

737%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

724%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

723%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

92%

#88

Radeon Ryzen 5 5500H

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

91%

#129

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

902%

#144

GeForce G105M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#145

Radeon HD 8330E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

98%

#146

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#147

Radeon R7 A370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $51

97%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

96%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

94%

#150

Radeon HD 8510G

MSRP: $45|Avg: $5

93%

#151

Radeon HD 8550G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

93%

#152

GeForce GT 635

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

92%

#154

Radeon R7 A8-7500

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

91%

#155

Radeon HD 5670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

91%

#157

GeForce GT 740A

MSRP: $89|Avg: $20

90%

#158

Radeon HD 7420G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

89%

#159

Radeon HD 7500G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

89%

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 7466.9% 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 G105M.

Insight	GeForce G105M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-7466.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+7466.9%)
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 G105M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce G105M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce G105M

The GeForce G105M 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: 133 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 G105M scores 133 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 7466.9%. The GeForce G105M is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce G105M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.862 TFLOPS (GeForce G105M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce G105M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	133	10,064+7467%
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 G105M	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 G105M 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 G105M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce G105M	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: 10.1 (GeForce G105M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce G105M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	10.1	12+19%
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 G105M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1 (GeForce G105M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce G105M	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 G105M draws 60W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 100% difference. The GeForce G105M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce G105M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.