GeForce GTX 560 SE 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 444.9% 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 560 SE.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-444.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+444.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $150), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 1262.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1262.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 560 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 560 SE and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 560 SE

The GeForce GTX 560 SE is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 20 2012. It features the Fermi 2.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 736 MHz. It has 288 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,847 points. Launch price was $89.99.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 560 SE scores 1,847 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 444.9%. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is built on Fermi 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 288 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.8479 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,847	10,064+445%
Architecture	Fermi 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	288	2560+789%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8479 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+946%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	384 KB	960 KB+150%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	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 560 SE 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: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	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	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal).

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 560 SE draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 560 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 2x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 210mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 560 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	2x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	210mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	12.3	55.9+354%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 560 SE launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $150, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 60% less ($90 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 12.3 (GeForce GTX 560 SE) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1263.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).