GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX Titan

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1708 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX Titan

2013Core: 837 MHzBoost: 876 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX Titan Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX Titan FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX Titan: 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 1060 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 80W instead of 250W, a 170W reduction.
  • More future proof: Pascal (2016−2021) on 16nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX Titan 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.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 8.2 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $999 MSRP).

GeForce GTX Titan

2013

Why buy it

  • 6.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 8.2 vs 0 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • 2013 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 212.5% higher power demand at 250W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX Titan is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 6.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 0.3% in PassMark G3D (8,181 vs 8,160), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 16nm process instead of 28nm and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX Titan makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX Titan is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX Titan Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points. Launch price was $237.11.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX Titan

The GeForce GTX Titan is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 19 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 837 MHz to 876 MHz. It has 2688 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,181 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) scores 8,160 and the GeForce GTX Titan reaches 8,181 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX Titan uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2,688 (GeForce GTX Titan). Raw compute: 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 4.709 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX Titan). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 876 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
G3D Mark Score
8,160
8,181
Architecture
Pascal
Kepler
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
1280
2688+110%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.275 TFLOPS
4.709 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock
1708 MHz+95%
876 MHz
ROPs
48
48
TMUs
80
224+180%
L1 Cache
480 KB+114%
224 KB
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
1.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
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 1060 (móvel) has 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX Titan carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX Titan gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX Titan) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX Titan. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) and 384-bit on the GeForce GTX Titan.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
192-bit
384-bit+100%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
1.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX Titan). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.1+10%
1.0
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs NVENC 1st gen (GeForce GTX Titan). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC 1st gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX Titan).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
NVENC 1st gen
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
NVDEC 1st gen
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX Titan's 250W — a 103% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 600W (GeForce GTX Titan). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
TDP
80W-68%
250W
Recommended PSU
500W-17%
600W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
0mm
267mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
102.0+212%
32.7
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)GeForce GTX Titan
MSRP
$999
Codename
GP106
GK110
Release
August 15 2016
February 19 2013
Ranking
#343
#311

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