GeForce Go 7900 GTX 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 7900 GTX is positioned at rank #218 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 GTX

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1343%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1291%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1276%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1273%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1271%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1264%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1248%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1243%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1231%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1228%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1213%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1211%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1189%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1188%

#97

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#98

Radeon Ryzen 7 5700U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

91%

#203

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1481%

#218

GeForce Go 7900 GTX

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#219

Radeon HD 7400G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#220

Radeon HD 7480D

MSRP: $53|Avg: $30

98%

#221

Radeon HD 7520G

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

97%

#222

Radeon HD 8350G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#223

Radeon HD 6480G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#224

GeForce GT 415

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

95%

#225

Radeon HD 5550

MSRP: $75|Avg: $75

95%

#227

Radeon HD 6370D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#228

Radeon HD 7450

MSRP: $45|Avg: $12

92%

#229

Radeon HD 8470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

92%

#230

Radeon HD 7540D

MSRP: $67|Avg: $5

91%

#232

Radeon HD 8240

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

91%

#233

Radeon HD 6320

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

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 3627.4% 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 GTX.

Insight	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3627.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3627.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))	🛑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 GTX Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

GeForce Go 7900 GTX

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 270 points. Launch price was $649.

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 GTX scores 270 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3627.4%. The GeForce Go 7900 GTX is built on Maxwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,816 (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1075 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	270	10,064+3627%
Architecture	Maxwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2816+10%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.06 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1075 MHz	1733 MHz+61%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	176+10%	160
L1 Cache	1 MB+6%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce Go 7900 GTX 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. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce Go 7900 GTX has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	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%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	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 GTX draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce Go 7900 GTX) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce Go 7900 GTX	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	1.1	55.9+4982%