GeForce GTS 350M vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTS 350M

2010Core: 783 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTS 350M

106

381

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+2541.5%

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 GTS 350M is positioned at rank #162 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 GTS 350M

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

952%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

915%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

904%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

902%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

901%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

895%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

884%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

881%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

873%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

870%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

860%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

858%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

843%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

842%

#90

GeForce RTX 5090 D v2

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $4086.44

98%

#91

Radeon Ryzen 5 150

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

97%

#92

Radeon Ryzen 7 4800H

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

95%

#147

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1050%

#162

GeForce GTS 350M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#164

Radeon R7 512 Cores (Kaveri Desktop)

MSRP: $173|Avg: $35

99%

#165

Radeon HD 6520G

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

98%

#166

GeForce GT 545

MSRP: $149|Avg: $20

98%

#167

Radeon HD 8470D

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

98%

#170

GeForce GT 340

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

97%

#171

GeForce GT 230

MSRP: $44|Avg: $44

96%

#172

Radeon HD 6670

MSRP: $99|Avg: $99

96%

#175

Radeon R5 420

MSRP: $80|Avg: $20

94%

#176

Radeon R7 A8-7670K

MSRP: $118|Avg: $50

94%

#177

Radeon HD 6570

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2010). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTS 350M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2541.5% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTS 350M.

Insight	GeForce GTS 350M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2541.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2541.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2010 / Fermi (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
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 GTS 350M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTS 350M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTS 350M

The GeForce GTS 350M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2010. It features the Fermi architecture. The core clock speed is 783 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 106W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 381 points. Launch price was $129.

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 GTS 350M scores 381 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2541.5%. The GeForce GTS 350M is built on Fermi while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6013 TFLOPS (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	381	10,064+2541%
Architecture	Fermi	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	192	2560+1233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6013 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1376%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	256 KB	960 KB+275%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	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 GTS 350M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
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: 11.1 (10_1) (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.1 (10_1)	12+8%
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP4 (GeForce GTS 350M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP4 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP (GeForce GTS 350M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTS 350M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP4	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTS 350M draws 106W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 51.7% difference. The GeForce GTS 350M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTS 350M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin.