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.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $109 less on MSRP ($140 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 12.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($140 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌22% longer card at 211mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅119.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 211mm, a 38mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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77.9% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$140 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 45.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $140 MSRP).
❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 119.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 58.5% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 6,350), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 16nm. That still leaves it as the safer long-term option on hardware alone.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $109 cheaper on MSRP at $140 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 12.2% (45.4 vs 40.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. GeForce GTX 1060 still makes more sense if max raw gaming performance matters more than value.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 25 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1291 MHz to 1392 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,350 points. Launch price was $139.

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 GTX 1050 Ti scores 6,350 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 58.5%. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.138 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1392 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	6,350	10,064+58%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.138 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+315%
Boost Clock	1392 MHz	1733 MHz+24%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	288 KB	960 KB+233%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 112 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	112 GB/s	192 GB/s+71%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_1 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12_1	12
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 88% difference. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 211mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	211mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	90.7+62%	55.9

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti came in at $140, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1050 Ti was 43.8% cheaper ($109 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.4 (GeForce GTX 1050 Ti) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers 12.4% better value.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP	$140-44%	$249
Performance per Dollar	45.4+12%	40.4
Codename	GP107	GP104
Release	October 25 2016	May 27 2016
Ranking	#381	#137

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