GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

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GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

48%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 163.7% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+163.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-163.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+166.7%)	❌ 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 SLI (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.

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1556 MHz to 1734 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,543 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) scores 26,543 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) leads by 163.7%. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 5,120 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1734 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	26,543+164%	10,064
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5120+100%	2560
Boost Clock	1734 MHz	1733 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 320 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 66.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	320 GB/s+67%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (2x) (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC (2x)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel) draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1080 SLI (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 SLI (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	300W	180W-40%
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	88.5+58%	55.9