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

✅+308.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
✅Delivers 537.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than P106-090: it remains the more sensible modern option while P106-090 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,466 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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56.2% HIGHER MSRP
$389 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($389 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

P106-090

2017

Why buy it

✅+308.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $140 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
✅Delivers 537.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 6.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $389 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than P106-090: it remains the more sensible modern option while P106-090 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (2,466 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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56.2% HIGHER MSRP
$389 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 6.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($389 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than P106-090?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 2,466 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while P106-090 is a 2017 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 GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 308.1% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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 $140 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $389 MSRP, and you are getting 308.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 537.6%. P106-090 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (75W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does P106-090 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. P106-090 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 (75W vs 180W), and staying closer to $389 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 308.1% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 537.6%.

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

P106-090 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
1080p
low	117 FPS	111 FPS
medium	105 FPS	89 FPS
high	91 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	83 FPS
medium	87 FPS	67 FPS
high	76 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	41 FPS
medium	49 FPS	38 FPS
high	41 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	23 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-090

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
1080p
low	216 FPS	111 FPS
medium	181 FPS	89 FPS
high	148 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	83 FPS
medium	107 FPS	67 FPS
high	87 FPS	50 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	40 FPS
medium	51 FPS	31 FPS
high	49 FPS	27 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-090

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
1080p
low	453 FPS	111 FPS
medium	362 FPS	89 FPS
high	302 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	83 FPS
medium	272 FPS	67 FPS
high	226 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	55 FPS
medium	181 FPS	44 FPS
high	151 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-090

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
1080p
low	358 FPS	111 FPS
medium	302 FPS	89 FPS
high	260 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	83 FPS
medium	254 FPS	67 FPS
high	208 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	42 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	55 FPS
medium	133 FPS	44 FPS
high	123 FPS	37 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	28 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-090

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and P106-090

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.

P106-090

The P106-090 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 31 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1354 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,466 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the P106-090's 2,466 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 308.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the P106-090 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 768 (P106-090). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.352 TFLOPS (P106-090). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
G3D Mark Score	10,064+308%	2,466
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+277%	2.352 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+13%	1531 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	160+233%	48
L1 Cache	960 KB+233%	288 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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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 P106-090 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
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 P106-090 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 1.5 MB (P106-090) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+33%	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (P106-090). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC (Pascal) (P106-090). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (P106-090).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the P106-090's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The P106-090 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (P106-090). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-090
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	250mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	60°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+70%	32.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the P106-090 launched at $389. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 36% less ($140 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.3 (P106-090) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 541.3% better value. The P106-090 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).