GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX130

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

✅405.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 168.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce MX130: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce MX130 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.

GeForce MX130

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $129 less on MSRP ($120 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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

GeForce MX130

2017

Why buy it

✅405.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 168.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $120 MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce MX130: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce MX130 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $129 less on MSRP ($120 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 30W instead of 180W, a 150W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.

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.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($120 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than GeForce MX130?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 405.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,805 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce MX130 is a 2017 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 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 457.6% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. 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 1060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 107.5% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $120 MSRP, and you are getting 405.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 457.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce MX130 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does GeForce MX130 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. GeForce MX130 is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (30W vs 180W), and staying closer to $120 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 457.6% higher G3D Mark and 405.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 168.7%.

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

GeForce MX130 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
1080p
low	117 FPS	28 FPS
medium	105 FPS	18 FPS
high	91 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	7 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	17 FPS
medium	87 FPS	11 FPS
high	76 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	7 FPS
medium	49 FPS	5 FPS
high	41 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	2 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
1080p
low	216 FPS	73 FPS
medium	181 FPS	45 FPS
high	148 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	20 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	21 FPS
medium	107 FPS	15 FPS
high	87 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	6 FPS
medium	51 FPS	4 FPS
high	49 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
1080p
low	453 FPS	81 FPS
medium	362 FPS	65 FPS
high	302 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	61 FPS
medium	272 FPS	49 FPS
high	226 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	41 FPS
medium	181 FPS	32 FPS
high	151 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	20 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
1080p
low	358 FPS	70 FPS
medium	302 FPS	58 FPS
high	260 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	41 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	53 FPS
medium	254 FPS	45 FPS
high	208 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	37 FPS
medium	133 FPS	30 FPS
high	123 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	18 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce MX130

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.

GeForce MX130

The GeForce MX130 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 17 2017. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock ranges from 1122 MHz to 1242 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,805 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce MX130's 1,805 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 457.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce MX130 uses Maxwell, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 384 (GeForce MX130). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.9539 TFLOPS (GeForce MX130). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1242 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
G3D Mark Score	10,064+458%	1,805
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+830%	0.9539 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+40%	1242 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	160+567%	24
L1 Cache	960 KB+400%	192 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
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 MX130 has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 40 GB/s (GeForce MX130) — a 380% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
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 MX130's 30W — a 142.9% difference. The GeForce MX130 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce MX130). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX130
TDP	180W	30W-83%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	Mobile
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	60.2+8%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce MX130 launched at $120. The GeForce MX130 costs 51.8% less ($129 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 15.0 (GeForce MX130) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 169.3% better value. The GeForce MX130 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).