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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1771 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
8 GB 150
15,614
+55.1%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,614).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+55.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • ✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 55.1% higher PassMark G3D performance and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 55.1% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 55.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low117 FPS156 FPS
medium105 FPS138 FPS
high91 FPS122 FPS
ultra77 FPS103 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS131 FPS
medium87 FPS106 FPS
high76 FPS94 FPS
ultra67 FPS85 FPS
4K
low55 FPS77 FPS
medium49 FPS65 FPS
high41 FPS52 FPS
ultra37 FPS45 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low216 FPS312 FPS
medium181 FPS262 FPS
high148 FPS197 FPS
ultra113 FPS159 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS202 FPS
medium107 FPS172 FPS
high87 FPS139 FPS
ultra68 FPS112 FPS
4K
low62 FPS106 FPS
medium51 FPS88 FPS
high49 FPS73 FPS
ultra41 FPS57 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low453 FPS703 FPS
medium362 FPS562 FPS
high302 FPS468 FPS
ultra226 FPS351 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS527 FPS
medium272 FPS422 FPS
high226 FPS351 FPS
ultra170 FPS263 FPS
4K
low226 FPS351 FPS
medium181 FPS281 FPS
high151 FPS234 FPS
ultra113 FPS176 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
1080p
low358 FPS446 FPS
medium302 FPS386 FPS
high260 FPS319 FPS
ultra226 FPS271 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS364 FPS
medium254 FPS311 FPS
high208 FPS234 FPS
ultra170 FPS193 FPS
4K
low170 FPS201 FPS
medium133 FPS170 FPS
high123 FPS148 FPS
ultra102 FPS121 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

NVIDIA

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 15,614 — the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) leads by 55.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1771 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
10,064
15,614+55%
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS
9.068 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
1771 MHz+2%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160
160
L1 Cache
960 KB
960 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) — a 66.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
320 GB/s+67%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
NVENC 5.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)'s 150W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
TDP
180W
150W-17%
Recommended PSU
400W-38%
650W
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
85°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
104.1+86%