GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
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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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 55.1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+55.1%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-55.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1771 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,614 points. Launch price was $499.99.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) scores 15,614 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) leads by 55.1%. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 9.068 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1771 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 15,614+55% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 9.068 TFLOPS+2% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1771 MHz+2% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 160 | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB | 960 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 66.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5X | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 320 GB/s+67% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1080 (móvel) | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W-17% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W | 400W-38% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 104.1+86% | 55.9 |
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