GeForce GTX 850M
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce GTX 850M vs GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 850M

2014Core: Up to 936 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 850M
45
2,537
0.0%
brand logoGeForce MX110
brand logoGeForce GTX 480M
brand logoGeForce GTX 670MX
brand logoGeForce MX150
brand logoGeForce GTX 980M
brand logoGeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 12GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce GTX 1060
180
10,064
+296.7%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce 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 850M is positioned at rank #68 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 850M

#22
Radeon RX 7700
MSRP: $449|Avg: $399
97%
#58
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
214%
#60
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
194%
#61
GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
193%
#65
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
176%
#66
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
175%
#68
GeForce GTX 850M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40
100%
#78
Radeon HD 8970M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $170
95%
#82
Arc 7-Core iGPU
MSRP: $199|Avg: N/A
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 296.7% 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 850M.

InsightGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-296.7%)
✅Leading raw performance (+296.7%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / Maxwell (2014−2017))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
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 164.5% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
❌Lower cost efficiency
✅Better overall value (+164.5%)
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 850M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low29 FPS
medium17 FPS
high10 FPS
ultra7 FPS
1440p
low16 FPS
medium9 FPS
high5 FPS
ultra4 FPS
4K
low6 FPS
medium4 FPS
high2 FPS
ultra2 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low151 FPS
medium127 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra111 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS
medium94 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra87 FPS
4K
low55 FPS
medium46 FPS
high43 FPS
ultra39 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low66 FPS
medium46 FPS
high31 FPS
ultra16 FPS
1440p
low36 FPS
medium26 FPS
high17 FPS
ultra8 FPS
4K
low16 FPS
medium11 FPS
high7 FPS
ultra5 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low221 FPS
medium197 FPS
high166 FPS
ultra133 FPS
1440p
low148 FPS
medium134 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra94 FPS
4K
low81 FPS
medium73 FPS
high65 FPS
ultra54 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low114 FPS
medium91 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium68 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra43 FPS
4K
low57 FPS
medium46 FPS
high38 FPS
ultra29 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS
medium272 FPS
high226 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low226 FPS
medium181 FPS
high151 FPS
ultra113 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low114 FPS
medium91 FPS
high76 FPS
ultra57 FPS
1440p
low86 FPS
medium68 FPS
high57 FPS
ultra36 FPS
4K
low52 FPS
medium42 FPS
high27 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low302 FPS
medium260 FPS
high227 FPS
ultra213 FPS
1440p
low270 FPS
medium239 FPS
high213 FPS
ultra170 FPS
4K
low171 FPS
medium152 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra113 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 850M and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 850M

The GeForce GTX 850M is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 12 2014. It features the Maxwell architecture. The core clock speed is Up to 936 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,537 points.

NVIDIA

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 850M scores 2,537 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 296.7%. The GeForce GTX 850M is built on Maxwell while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.155 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
2,537
10,064+297%
Architecture
Maxwell
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
640
2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.155 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+668%
ROPs
16
64+300%
TMUs
40
160+300%
L1 Cache
320 KB
960 KB+200%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce 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
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 850M 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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.0 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11.0
12+9%
Vulkan
1.2
1.3+8%
OpenGL
4.5
4.5
Max Displays
1
4+300%
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 2.0 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
NVENC 2.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP6
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,VC-1,MPEG-4 ASP,H.265
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 850M draws 45W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 120% difference. The GeForce GTX 850M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
45W-75%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
0mm
173mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
80°C
—
Perf/Watt
56.4
55.9
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 850M costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 63.4 (GeForce GTX 850M) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 164.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).

FeatureGeForce GTX 850MGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
—
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$40-33%
$60
Performance per Dollar
63.4
167.7+165%
Codename
GM107
GP104
Release
March 12 2014
May 27 2016
Ranking
#629
#137