GeForce GTX 765M 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

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 765M is positioned at rank #109 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 765M

#99

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

270%

#101

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

244%

#102

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

244%

#106

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

222%

#107

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

220%

#109

GeForce GTX 765M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#114

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

MSRP: $179|Avg: $40

97%

#116

GeForce GTX 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

95%

#117

GeForce MX570

MSRP: $150|Avg: $120

95%

#118

Radeon RX 6500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

95%

#119

GeForce 825M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

94%

#121

Radeon HD 6970M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $48

94%

#123

Radeon HD 6970M Crossfire

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 399.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 765M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 765M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-399.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+399.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
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 765M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 765M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 765M

The GeForce GTX 765M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 850 MHz to 863 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,014 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 765M scores 2,014 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 399.7%. The GeForce GTX 765M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.326 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 863 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,014	10,064+400%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.326 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+569%
Boost Clock	863 MHz	1733 MHz+101%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	64	160+150%
L1 Cache	64 KB	960 KB+1400%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M	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 765M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 80 GB/s (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 140% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	80 GB/s	192 GB/s+140%
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 1st Gen NVENC (GeForce GTX 765M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 1st Gen NVDEC (VP5) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 765M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	1st Gen NVDEC (VP5)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 765M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 765M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 765M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 765M	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	1x 6-pin	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	26.9	55.9+108%