GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 780
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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 GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #11 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 780
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.
GeForce GTX 780
The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the GeForce GTX 780 reaches 7,957 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 780 uses Kepler, both on 5 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,160+3% | 7,957 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Kepler |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.61 TFLOPS+179% | 4.156 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1890 MHz+110% | 900 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 48 |
| TMUs | 96 | 192+100% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+1479% | 0.19 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+2033% | 1.5 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 288 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+2033% | 1.5 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.0. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (11_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3+30% | 1.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 1st Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 1st Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC 1st Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce GTX 780's 250W — a 74% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 780). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 80.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-54% | 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) | 70-13% | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 71.0+123% | 31.8 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2013).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | GeForce GTX 780 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $499 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $35 |
| Codename | AD107 | GK110 |
| Release | January 3 2023 | May 23 2013 |
| Ranking | #102 | #320 |
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