GeForce GTX 1060
TITAN Xp
GeForce GTX 1060 vs TITAN Xp Performance Spectrum
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 TITAN Xp 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 TITAN Xp: 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
2016Why buy it
- ✅Costs $950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 158.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 15.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,199 MSRP).
- ✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
- ✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than TITAN Xp across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
TITAN Xp
2017Why buy it
- ✅34.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
- ✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so TITAN Xp is the less risky modern option long term.
Trade-offs
- ❌2017 hardware with 12 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
- ❌381.5% HIGHER MSRP$1,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 15.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
- ❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
- ❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs TITAN Xp 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.
TITAN Xp
The TITAN Xp is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 6 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1405 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,752 points. Launch price was $1,199.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the TITAN Xp's 18,752 — the TITAN Xp leads by 86.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the TITAN Xp uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,840 (TITAN Xp). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.15 TFLOPS (TITAN Xp). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1582 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,064 | 18,752+86% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 3840+50% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 12.15 TFLOPS+37% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+10% | 1582 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 96+50% |
| TMUs | 160 | 240+50% |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 1.4 MB+49% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The TITAN Xp leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | Upscaling support |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the TITAN Xp carries 12 GB. TITAN Xp gives you 100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 547.7 GB/s (TITAN Xp) — a 185.3% advantage for the TITAN Xp. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 384-bit on the TITAN Xp. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3 MB (TITAN Xp) — the TITAN Xp has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5X |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 547.7 GB/s+185% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 384-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 3 MB+50% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (TITAN Xp). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 5.0 (TITAN Xp). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (TITAN Xp).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | NVENC 5.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the TITAN Xp's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 600W (TITAN Xp). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W-28% | 250W |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-33% | 600W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | 6-pin + 8-pin |
| Length | 173mm | 267mm |
| Height | 111mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 55.9 | 75.0+34% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the TITAN Xp launched at $1199. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 79.2% cheaper ($950 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 15.6 (TITAN Xp) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 159% better value. The newer card here is TITAN Xp (2017 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | TITAN Xp |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-79% | $1199 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4+159% | 15.6 |
| Codename | GP104 | GP102 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | April 6 2017 |
| Ranking | #137 | #87 |
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