GeForce GTX 260M vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 260M

2008Core: 576 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 260M

182

382

0.0%

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+2534.6%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 260M is positioned at rank #134 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 260M

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

760%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

730%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

721%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

720%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

719%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

714%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

705%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

703%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

696%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

694%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

686%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

685%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

672%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

672%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

98%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

96%

#119

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

838%

#134

GeForce GTX 260M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#135

Radeon R5 240

MSRP: $59|Avg: $10

99%

#136

Radeon HD 8570

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

99%

#137

Radeon R5 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

99%

#139

GeForce GT 730

MSRP: $89|Avg: $45

97%

#140

Radeon HD 8400E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

96%

#142

Radeon HD 8400

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

95%

#143

Radeon HD 5750

MSRP: $130|Avg: $25

94%

#145

Radeon HD 8330E

MSRP: $30|Avg: $5

91%

#146

Radeon HD 8670D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

90%

#147

Radeon R7 A370

MSRP: $149|Avg: $51

90%

#148

Radeon HD 5770

MSRP: $159|Avg: $159

89%

#149

Radeon HD 4770

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 is significantly newer (2016 vs 2008). The GeForce GTX 1060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 260M lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2534.6% higher G3D Mark score and 500% more VRAM (6 GB vs 1 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 260M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 260M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2534.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2534.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2008 / Tesla 2.0 (2007−2013))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+500%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 260M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 260M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 260M

The GeForce GTX 260M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 16 2008. It features the Tesla 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 576 MHz. It has 192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 182W. Manufactured using 65 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 382 points. Launch price was $449.

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 260M scores 382 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2534.6%. The GeForce GTX 260M is built on Tesla 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 65 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 192 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.4769 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	382	10,064+2535%
Architecture	Tesla 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	65 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	192	2560+1233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.4769 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1761%
ROPs	28	64+129%
TMUs	64	160+150%
L2 Cache	0.22 MB	2 MB+809%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	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 260M comes with 1 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 500% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.22 MB (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	1 GB	6 GB+500%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.22 MB	2 MB+809%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.1 (10_0) (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	11.1 (10_0)	12+8%
OpenGL	3.3	4.5+36%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: PureVideo HD VP2 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2 (GeForce GTX 260M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 260M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	PureVideo HD VP2	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 260M draws 182W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 1.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 260M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.