GeForce GT 635M 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 GT 635M is positioned at rank #138 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 GT 635M

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

96%

#128

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

302%

#130

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

273%

#131

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

273%

#135

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

248%

#136

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

246%

#138

GeForce GT 635M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#139

Iris Xe MAX Graphics

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

100%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

97%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

96%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

94%

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 1763.7% higher G3D Mark score and 300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GT 635M.

Insight	GeForce GT 635M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1763.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1763.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+300%)
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 GT 635M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GT 635M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GT 635M

The GeForce GT 635M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 22 2012. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from Up to 900 MHz to 950 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 540 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 GT 635M scores 540 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1763.7%. The GeForce GT 635M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7296 TFLOPS (GeForce GT 635M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 950 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	540	10,064+1764%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.7296 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1116%
Boost Clock	950 MHz	1733 MHz+82%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	32 KB	960 KB+2900%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	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 GT 635M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GT 635M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1.5 GB	6 GB+300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GT 635M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 4.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.0	12+9%
OpenGL	4.1	4.5+10%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) (GeForce GT 635M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD (VP4) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GT 635M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD (VP4)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GT 635M draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GT 635M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GT 635M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GT 635M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	45W-75%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80	—
Perf/Watt	12.0	55.9+366%