GeForce GTX 1060 vs Moore Threads MTT S70

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
GTX family
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Moore Threads MTT S70

Core: 1600 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Moore Threads MTT S70 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 Moore Threads MTT S70: 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

  • +435.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Costs $96 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $345 MSRP).
  • Delivers 641.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $345 MSRP).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Moore Threads MTT S70 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, 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.

Moore Threads MTT S70

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,880 vs 10,064).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Older hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • 38.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $345 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($345 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 435.3% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,880), 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 and a newer 2016 generation instead of 0. 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 $96 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $345, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 641.7% (40.4 vs 5.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Moore Threads MTT S70 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.

Moore Threads MTT S70

The Moore Threads MTT S70 is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in sem dados. It features the MUSA architecture. The core clock speed is 1600 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,880 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Moore Threads MTT S70's 1,880 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 435.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Moore Threads MTT S70 uses MUSA, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,584 (Moore Threads MTT S70). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.47 TFLOPS (Moore Threads MTT S70).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
G3D Mark Score
10,064+435%
1,880
Architecture
Pascal
MUSA
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
2560
3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS
11.47 TFLOPS+29%
ROPs
64
224+250%
TMUs
160
224+40%
L2 Cache
2 MB
3.5 MB+75%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Moore Threads MTT S70 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
Standard
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Moore Threads MTT S70 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 Moore Threads MTT S70. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.5 MB (Moore Threads MTT S70) — the Moore Threads MTT S70 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
3.5 MB+75%
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Display & API Support

Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MUSA Gen2 (Moore Threads MTT S70). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs MUSA Gen2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Moore Threads MTT S70).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
MUSA Gen2
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
MUSA Gen2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Moore Threads MTT S70's 220W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 600W (Moore Threads MTT S70). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 1x 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 285mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
TDP
180W-18%
220W
Recommended PSU
400W-33%
600W
Power Connector
6-pin
1x 8-pin
Length
173mm
285mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
55.9+558%
8.5
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Moore Threads MTT S70 launched at $345. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 27.8% cheaper ($96 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.4 (Moore Threads MTT S70) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 648.1% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Moore Threads MTT S70
MSRP
$249-28%
$345
Performance per Dollar
40.4+648%
5.4
Codename
GP104
Chunxiao
Release
May 27 2016
sem dados
Ranking
#137
#694

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