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.

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

✅+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

❌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.

P106-100

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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option 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.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

P106-100

2017

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.

Why buy it

✅Costs $25 less on MSRP ($224 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅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 (6,628 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option 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

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than P106-100?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 51.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 51.8% more raw performance headroom and more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 11.2% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $224 MSRP, and you are getting 51.8% higher G3D Mark. P106-100 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does P106-100 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. P106-100 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, lower power draw (75W vs 180W), and staying closer to $224 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 51.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 36.6%.

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

P106-100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
1080p
low	117 FPS	138 FPS
medium	105 FPS	127 FPS
high	91 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	81 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	123 FPS
medium	87 FPS	107 FPS
high	76 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	70 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	51 FPS
medium	49 FPS	47 FPS
high	41 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-100

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
1080p
low	216 FPS	262 FPS
medium	181 FPS	216 FPS
high	148 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	128 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	173 FPS
medium	107 FPS	143 FPS
high	87 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	99 FPS
medium	51 FPS	80 FPS
high	49 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-100

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
1080p
low	453 FPS	298 FPS
medium	362 FPS	239 FPS
high	302 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	224 FPS
medium	272 FPS	179 FPS
high	226 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	149 FPS
medium	181 FPS	119 FPS
high	151 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	75 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open P106-100

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	P106-100
1080p
low	358 FPS	298 FPS
medium	302 FPS	239 FPS
high	260 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	149 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	224 FPS
medium	254 FPS	179 FPS
high	208 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	130 FPS
medium	133 FPS	100 FPS
high	123 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	72 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and P106-100

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.

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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The P106-100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the P106-100 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

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

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the P106-100 launched at $224. The P106-100 costs 10% less ($25 savings) on MSRP. 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 P106-100 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).