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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016Core: 1556 MHzBoost: 1734 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 SLI (móvel)
16 GB 300
26,543
+163.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 4070 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

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).
  • ✅Draws 180W instead of 300W, a 120W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 26,543).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 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.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+163.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 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.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 16 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ❌66.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 26,543 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 163.7% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 16 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 SLI (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 163.7% 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 SLI (móvel)
1080p
low117 FPS224 FPS
medium105 FPS207 FPS
high91 FPS173 FPS
ultra77 FPS141 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS207 FPS
medium87 FPS173 FPS
high76 FPS136 FPS
ultra67 FPS112 FPS
4K
low55 FPS105 FPS
medium49 FPS93 FPS
high41 FPS67 FPS
ultra37 FPS60 FPS
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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
1080p
low216 FPS194 FPS
medium181 FPS148 FPS
high148 FPS109 FPS
ultra113 FPS79 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS121 FPS
medium107 FPS82 FPS
high87 FPS64 FPS
ultra68 FPS52 FPS
4K
low62 FPS54 FPS
medium51 FPS40 FPS
high49 FPS34 FPS
ultra41 FPS27 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
1080p
low453 FPS922 FPS
medium362 FPS826 FPS
high302 FPS739 FPS
ultra226 FPS597 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS651 FPS
medium272 FPS586 FPS
high226 FPS510 FPS
ultra170 FPS445 FPS
4K
low226 FPS388 FPS
medium181 FPS332 FPS
high151 FPS268 FPS
ultra113 FPS218 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
1080p
low358 FPS430 FPS
medium302 FPS363 FPS
high260 FPS295 FPS
ultra226 FPS247 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS350 FPS
medium254 FPS297 FPS
high208 FPS221 FPS
ultra170 FPS180 FPS
4K
low170 FPS178 FPS
medium133 FPS142 FPS
high123 FPS124 FPS
ultra102 FPS102 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
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Technical Specifications

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

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)'s 26,543 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 163.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1734 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
10,064
26,543+164%
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560
5120+100%
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
1734 MHz
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (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 SLI (móvel) has 16 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 166.7% 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 SLI (móvel)) — a 66.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
16 GB+167%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
320 GB/s+67%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+8%
1.2
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
6th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
4th Gen NVDEC
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 SLI (móvel)'s 300W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)
TDP
180W-40%
300W
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
88.5+58%