GeForce GTX 770M vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 770M

2013Core: 811 MHzBoost: 797 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 770M

2,784

0.0%

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+261.5%

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 770M is positioned at rank #54 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 770M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

92%

#44

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

195%

#46

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

177%

#47

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

176%

#51

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

160%

#52

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

159%

#54

GeForce GTX 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

100%

#58

GeForce 770M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#62

Radeon 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#65

GeForce GTX 1650 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

94%

#66

GeForce GTX 1050 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

94%

#68

GeForce GTX 850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

91%

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 261.5% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 3 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 770M.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-261.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+261.5%)
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 (+100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 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 $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 141% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 770M	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+141%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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 770M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 770M and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 770M

The GeForce GTX 770M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 30 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 811 MHz to 797 MHz. It has 960 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,784 points. Launch price was $189.99.

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 770M scores 2,784 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 261.5%. The GeForce GTX 770M is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 960 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.53 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 797 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,784	10,064+261%
Architecture	Kepler	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	960	2560+167%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.53 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+480%
Boost Clock	797 MHz	1733 MHz+117%
ROPs	24	64+167%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	80 KB	960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache	0.38 MB	2 MB+426%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	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 770M comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.38 MB (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	6 GB+100%
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 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 770M) 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 770M	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 (Kepler) (GeForce GTX 770M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP5 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	1st Gen NVENC (Kepler)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD 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 770M draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 770M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

Feature	GeForce GTX 770M	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)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	37.1	55.9+51%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 770M costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.6 (GeForce GTX 770M) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 140.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).