GeForce GTX 780 vs GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

113%

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GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

103%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

102%

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GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

92%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2013). The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 780 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 780.

Insight	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2013 / Kepler (2012−2018))	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 780 and GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 780

The GeForce GTX 780 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 23 2013. It features the Kepler architecture. The core clock ranges from 863 MHz to 900 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,957 points. Launch price was $649.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 780 scores 7,957 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 780 is built on Kepler while the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) uses Ada Lovelace, both on 28 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce GTX 780) vs 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Raw compute: 4.156 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 780) vs 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 900 MHz vs 1890 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	7,957	8,160+3%
Architecture	Kepler	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	28 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2304	3072+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.156 TFLOPS	11.61 TFLOPS+179%
Boost Clock	900 MHz	1890 MHz+110%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	192+100%	96
L1 Cache	0.19 MB	3 MB+1479%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 780) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 780. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 780) vs 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+50%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	32 MB+2033%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (11_0) (GeForce GTX 780) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.0 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
DirectX	12 (11_0)	12
Vulkan	1.0	1.3+30%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 1st Gen (GeForce GTX 780) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 1st Gen vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 780) vs H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 1st Gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 1st Gen	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 780 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)'s 115W — a 74% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (GeForce GTX 780) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80 vs 70.

Feature	GeForce GTX 780	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
TDP	250W	115W-54%
Recommended PSU	600W	500W-17%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	267mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	80	70-13%
Perf/Watt	31.8	71.0+123%