GeForce GTX 1060 vs P106-100

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs P106-100 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs P106-100: 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

✅+51.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 36.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 29.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $224 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 250mm, a 77mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

P106-100

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,628 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2017 hardware with 4 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 29.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($224 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌44.5% longer card at 250mm vs 173mm.

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 51.8% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 6,628), 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 4 GB of VRAM. 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 $25 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $224, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 36.6% (40.4 vs 29.6), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs P106-100 Technical Specifications

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

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.

P106-100

The P106-100 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 12 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,628 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the P106-100's 6,628 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 51.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the P106-100 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,920 (P106-100). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.655 TFLOPS (P106-100). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
G3D Mark Score	10,064+52%	6,628
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+33%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+33%	6.655 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+33%	120
L1 Cache	960 KB+33%	720 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The P106-100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the P106-100 carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% 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 128-bit on the P106-100.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_1 (P106-100). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (P106-100). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the P106-100's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The P106-100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (P106-100). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
TDP	180W	75W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	250mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	55.9	88.4+58%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the P106-100 launched at $224. On MSRP, P106-100 was 10% cheaper ($25 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 29.6 (P106-100) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 36.5% better value. The newer card here is P106-100 (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
MSRP	$249	$224-10%
Performance per Dollar	40.4+36%	29.6
Codename	GP104	GP104
Release	May 27 2016	December 12 2017
Ranking	#137	#529

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