GeForce Go 6100 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 Go 6100 is positioned at rank #344 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 Go 6100

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

12090%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11615%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

11480%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11460%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

11437%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

11372%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

11228%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11187%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

11083%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

11053%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

10920%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

10897%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

10700%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

10693%

#329

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

13333%

#344

GeForce Go 6100

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#345

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

97%

#346

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

97%

#347

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

97%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

95%

#349

GeForce 7800 GT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $20

90%

#351

RADEON E2400

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#352

Radeon X1650 GTO

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

83%

#353

RADEON X800GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $10

83%

#354

RADEON X600 SE

MSRP: $100|Avg: $5

82%

#355

Radeon X1900 GT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $20

82%

#356

RADEON X700

MSRP: $149|Avg: $10

82%

#357

GeForce G200

MSRP: $299|Avg: $15

75%

#358

RADEON X700 PRO

MSRP: $179|Avg: $30

70%

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 55811.1% 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 Go 6100.

Insight	GeForce Go 6100	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-55811.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+55811.1%)
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 Go 6100 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 6100 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce Go 6100

The GeForce Go 6100 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: 18 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 Go 6100 scores 18 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 55811.1%. The GeForce Go 6100 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce Go 6100) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.127 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 6100) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	18	10,064+55811%
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 Go 6100	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 Go 6100 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 Go 6100) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	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: 9.0 (GeForce Go 6100) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0	12+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce Go 6100) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV,H.264 (GeForce Go 6100) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce Go 6100	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 6100 draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce Go 6100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 6100) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.