Chipversus Index
Jump to Section

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID M6-0B

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
GTX family
·······
Buy on Amazon
VS

GRID M6-0B

2015Core: 722 MHz
Similar parts
·······
Buy on Amazon

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID M6-0B Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+1003.5%
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
GRID M6-0B
0.5 GB 100
912
0.0%
brand logoGeForce 615
brand logoGeForce GT 430
brand logoGeForce GT 740A
brand logoGeForce GT 445M
brand logoGeForce GTX 690
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
brand logoRTX 2000 Ada Generation Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID M6-0B: 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

  • ✅+1003.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Costs $1,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 6547.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,500 MSRP).
  • ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅GRID M6-0B 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.
  • ❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.
  • ❌17200% longer card at 173mm vs 1mm.

GRID M6-0B

2015

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 173mm, a 172mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (912 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2015 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌
    502.4% HIGHER MSRP
    $1,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 1003.5% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 912), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
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, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015. 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 $1,251 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $1,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 6547.6% (40.4 vs 0.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GRID M6-0B 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

GRID M6-0B

The GRID M6-0B is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 30 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 722 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 912 points.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GRID M6-0B's 912 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1003.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GRID M6-0B uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,536 (GRID M6-0B). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.218 TFLOPS (GRID M6-0B).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID M6-0B
G3D Mark Score
10,064+1004%
912
Architecture
Pascal
Maxwell 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560+67%
1536
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+300%
2.218 TFLOPS
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160+67%
96
L1 Cache
960 KB+67%
576 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The GRID M6-0B leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID M6-0B
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GRID M6-0B 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 bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 64-bit on the GRID M6-0B.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID M6-0B
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_1 (GRID M6-0B). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID M6-0B
DirectX
12
12_1
Max Displays
4
0
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GRID M6-0B's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The GRID M6-0B is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GRID M6-0B). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID M6-0B
TDP
180W
100W-44%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
1mm
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
55.9+514%
9.1
💰

Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GRID M6-0B launched at $1500. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 83.4% cheaper ($1251 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.6 (GRID M6-0B) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 6633.3% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GRID M6-0B
MSRP
$249-83%
$1500
Performance per Dollar
40.4+6633%
0.6
Codename
GP104
GM204
Release
May 27 2016
August 30 2015
Ranking
#137
#535
Search GeForce GTX 1060 on AmazonSearch GRID M6-0B on Amazon

Affiliate Disclosure

ChipVERSUS is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through our links. This comes at no additional cost to you and helps support our work in providing comprehensive PC building guides and tools.

Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.