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GeForce GTX 1060 vs nForce 750a SLI

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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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nForce 750a SLI

2013Core: 967 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs nForce 750a SLI Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+12025.3%
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nForce 750a SLI
0.5 GB 30
83
0.0%
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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 nForce 750a SLI: 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

  • ✅+12025.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅nForce 750a SLI 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.
  • ❌500% higher power demand at 180W vs 30W.
  • ❌17200% longer card at 173mm vs 1mm.

nForce 750a SLI

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 30W instead of 180W, a 150W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 1mm instead of 173mm, a 172mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (83 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown 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 12025.3% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 83), 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 2013. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs nForce 750a SLI Technical Specifications

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

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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.

nForce 750a SLI

The nForce 750a SLI is manufactured by an unknown manufacturer. It was released in April 1 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock speed is 967 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 30W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 83 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the nForce 750a SLI's 83 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 12025.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the nForce 750a SLI uses Kepler, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 768 (nForce 750a SLI).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
G3D Mark Score
10,064+12025%
83
Architecture
Pascal
Kepler
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560+233%
768
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The nForce 750a SLI leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
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 nForce 750a SLI 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 nForce 750a SLI.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10_0 (nForce 750a SLI). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
DirectX
12+20%
10_0
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs PureVideo HD (nForce 750a SLI). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
PureVideo HD
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
PureVideo HD
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the nForce 750a SLI's 30W — a 142.9% difference. The nForce 750a SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (nForce 750a SLI). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
TDP
180W
30W-83%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
1mm
Height
111mm
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Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
55.9+1896%
2.8
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the nForce 750a SLI launched at $0. On MSRP, nForce 750a SLI was 100+% cheaper ($249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (nForce 750a SLI) — the nForce 750a SLI offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060nForce 750a SLI
MSRP
$249
$0-100%
Performance per Dollar
40.4
Infinity
Codename
GP104
N14P-GT
Release
May 27 2016
April 1 2013
Ranking
#137
#616
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