GeForce Go 7900 GS vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce Go 7900 GS

2013Core: 967 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce Go 7900 GS

178

0.0%

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+5553.9%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is positioned at rank #383 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 7900 GS

#373

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1220%

#375

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1106%

#376

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1103%

#380

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1003%

#381

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

996%

#383

GeForce Go 7900 GS

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#384

Radeon R7 M465

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

99%

#386

GeForce GT 640M LE

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

98%

#387

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

98%

#388

GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

97%

#389

HD Graphics 520

MSRP: $100|Avg: $35

97%

#390

Radeon HD 8600/8700M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#391

Radeon R9 M395X

MSRP: $600|Avg: $150

96%

#393

Radeon R9 M485X

MSRP: $450|Avg: $150

95%

#394

Radeon HD 8570D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

94%

#395

Radeon HD 6650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

#396

GeForce 920A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

93%

#397

GeForce 930A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $20

93%

#398

Mobility Radeon HD 4650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

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 5553.9% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce Go 7900 GS.

Insight	GeForce Go 7900 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-5553.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+5553.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
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 7900 GS Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce Go 7900 GS and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce Go 7900 GS

The GeForce Go 7900 GS is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 178 points.

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 7900 GS scores 178 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 5553.9%. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	178	10,064+5554%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	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 7900 GS comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	GeForce 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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0c (GeForce Go 7900 GS) 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 7900 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0c	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 7900 GS) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264 (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GS	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,WMV9,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce Go 7900 GS draws 30W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce Go 7900 GS is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GS) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.