GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX110

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce MX110

2017Core: 978 MHzBoost: 1006 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX110 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 vs GeForce MX110 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX110: 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

2016

Why buy it

  • 659.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 185.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $100 MSRP).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • GeForce MX110 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.

GeForce MX110

2017

Why buy it

  • Costs $149 less on MSRP ($100 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • Draws 30W instead of 180W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2017 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($100 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

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 659.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 611.2% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,415), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $149 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $100, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 185.6% (40.4 vs 14.2), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX110 Technical Specifications

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

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 MX110

The GeForce MX110 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 978 MHz to 1006 MHz. It has 256 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,415 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce MX110's 1,415 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 611.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce MX110 uses Maxwell, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 256 (GeForce MX110). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5151 TFLOPS (GeForce MX110). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1006 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce MX110
G3D Mark Score
10,064+611%
1,415
Architecture
Pascal
Maxwell
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560+900%
256
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+1623%
0.5151 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+72%
1006 MHz
ROPs
64+700%
8
TMUs
160+900%
16
L1 Cache
960 KB+650%
128 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce MX110
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce MX110 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 40 GB/s (GeForce MX110) — a 380% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 64-bit on the GeForce MX110. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce MX110
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s+380%
40 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB+100%
1 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce MX110's 30W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce MX110 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce MX110). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce MX110
TDP
180W
30W-83%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
Mobile
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
55.9+18%
47.2
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GeForce MX110 launched at $100. On MSRP, GeForce MX110 was 59.8% cheaper ($149 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 14.2 (GeForce MX110) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 184.5% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX110 (2017 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce MX110
MSRP
$249
$100-60%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+185%
14.2
Codename
GP104
GM108S
Release
May 27 2016
November 17 2017
Ranking
#137
#781

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