GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce MX570 A

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

✅+62.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 95.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌620% higher power demand at 180W vs 25W.

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 180W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,208 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

GeForce MX570 A

2022

Why buy it

✅+62.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 95.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 20.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 25W instead of 180W, a 155W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌620% higher power demand at 180W vs 25W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,208 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 20.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than GeForce MX570 A?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 6,208 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce MX570 A is a 2022 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 MX570 A is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2022 generation instead of 2016, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 62.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 95.3%. GeForce MX570 A is the newer 2022 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture, lower power draw (25W vs 180W), and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does GeForce MX570 A make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. GeForce MX570 A 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 (25W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 62.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 95.3%.

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 MX570 A Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
1080p
low	117 FPS	103 FPS
medium	105 FPS	88 FPS
high	91 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	90 FPS
medium	87 FPS	78 FPS
high	76 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	29 FPS
medium	49 FPS	27 FPS
high	41 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
1080p
low	216 FPS	171 FPS
medium	181 FPS	137 FPS
high	148 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	80 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	124 FPS
medium	107 FPS	96 FPS
high	87 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	71 FPS
medium	51 FPS	56 FPS
high	49 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	30 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
1080p
low	453 FPS	279 FPS
medium	362 FPS	223 FPS
high	302 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	140 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	210 FPS
medium	272 FPS	168 FPS
high	226 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	140 FPS
medium	181 FPS	112 FPS
high	151 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	70 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
1080p
low	358 FPS	169 FPS
medium	302 FPS	139 FPS
high	260 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	122 FPS
medium	254 FPS	103 FPS
high	208 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	72 FPS
medium	133 FPS	57 FPS
high	123 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	35 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce MX570 A

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 MX570 A

The GeForce MX570 A is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in Maio 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 832 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 25W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,208 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce MX570 A's 6,208 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 62.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce MX570 A uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (GeForce MX570 A). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4.731 TFLOPS (GeForce MX570 A). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
G3D Mark Score	10,064+62%	6,208
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+88%	4.731 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+50%	1155 MHz
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	160+150%	64
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	2 MB+113%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
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 MX570 A has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 96 GB/s (GeForce MX570 A) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+100%	96 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce MX570 A's 25W — a 151.2% difference. The GeForce MX570 A is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce MX570 A). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce MX570 A
TDP	180W	25W-86%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	Mobile
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	248.3+344%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce MX570 A launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 17% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 20.7 (GeForce MX570 A) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 95.2% better value. The GeForce MX570 A is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).