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 MX330 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 MX330: 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

✅338.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 158% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌1700% higher power demand at 180W vs 10W.

GeForce MX330

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $99 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce MX330 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 10W instead of 180W, a 170W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2020 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($150 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 338.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 328.3% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 2,350), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce MX330 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 14nm process instead of 16nm and a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $99 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $150, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 158% (40.4 vs 15.7), so the value case lines up with the gaming result. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce MX330 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX330 Technical Specifications

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

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 MX330

The GeForce MX330 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1531 MHz to 1594 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 10W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,350 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce MX330's 2,350 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 328.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce MX330 uses Pascal, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 384 (GeForce MX330). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.224 TFLOPS (GeForce MX330). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1594 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
G3D Mark Score	10,064+328%	2,350
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+625%	1.224 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+9%	1594 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+567%	24
L1 Cache	960 KB+567%	144 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
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 MX330 carries 2 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 200% 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 48 GB/s (GeForce MX330) — a 300% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 64-bit on the GeForce MX330. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5 MB (GeForce MX330) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+300%	48 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (GeForce MX330). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Pascal (GeForce MX330). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce MX330).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	Pascal
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce MX330's 10W — a 178.9% difference. The GeForce MX330 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce MX330). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
TDP	180W	10W-94%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	Mobile
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	55.9	235.0+320%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GeForce MX330 launched at $150. On MSRP, GeForce MX330 was 39.8% cheaper ($99 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 15.7 (GeForce MX330) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 157.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce MX330 (2020 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX330
MSRP	$249	$150-40%
Performance per Dollar	40.4+157%	15.7
Codename	GP104	GP108
Release	May 27 2016	February 10 2020
Ranking	#137	#647

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