GeForce GTX 1060 vs P102-100

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

✅+204.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $351 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 634.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,301 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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141% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

P102-100

2018

Why buy it

✅+204.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $351 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅Delivers 634.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $600 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (3,301 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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141% HIGHER MSRP
$600 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($600 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than P102-100?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 3,301 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while P102-100 is a 2018 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?

P102-100 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016. 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 $351 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $600 MSRP, and you are getting 204.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 634.6%. P102-100 is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and future-proofing than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does P102-100 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. P102-100 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, future-proofing, and staying closer to $600 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 204.9% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 634.6%.

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

P102-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
1080p
low	117 FPS	142 FPS
medium	105 FPS	119 FPS
high	91 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	111 FPS
medium	87 FPS	89 FPS
high	76 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	57 FPS
medium	49 FPS	50 FPS
high	41 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P102-100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
1080p
low	216 FPS	149 FPS
medium	181 FPS	119 FPS
high	148 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	111 FPS
medium	107 FPS	89 FPS
high	87 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	51 FPS	50 FPS
high	49 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P102-100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
1080p
low	453 FPS	149 FPS
medium	362 FPS	119 FPS
high	302 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	111 FPS
medium	272 FPS	89 FPS
high	226 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	74 FPS
medium	181 FPS	59 FPS
high	151 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P102-100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
1080p
low	358 FPS	149 FPS
medium	302 FPS	119 FPS
high	260 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	111 FPS
medium	254 FPS	89 FPS
high	208 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	56 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	74 FPS
medium	133 FPS	59 FPS
high	123 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	37 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P102-100

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and P102-100

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.

P102-100

The P102-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2018. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1582 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3200 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,301 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the P102-100's 3,301 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 204.9%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the P102-100 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,200 (P102-100). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.77 TFLOPS (P102-100). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
G3D Mark Score	10,064+205%	3,301
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	3200+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	10.77 TFLOPS+21%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+3%	1683 MHz
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	160	200+25%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1.2 MB+28%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2.5 MB+25%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The P102-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the P102-100 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 64-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.5 MB (P102-100) — the P102-100 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2.5 MB+25%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_1 (P102-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the P102-100's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (P102-100). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P102-100
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	55.9+323%	13.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the P102-100 launched at $600. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 58.5% less ($351 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.5 (P102-100) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 634.5% better value. The P102-100 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).