T600
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

T600 vs GeForce GTX 1060

T600

2021Core: 735 MHzBoost: 1335 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 T600 is positioned at rank #36 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 T600

#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
96%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
95%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
95%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
94%
#21
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
460%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
93%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
100%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
92%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
89%
#50
Quadro K5000M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $509
87%
#51
Radeon PRO W6300
MSRP: $200|Avg: $150
87%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The T600 uses modern memory architecture. The T600 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 56.6% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the T600.

InsightT600GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-56.6%)
Leading raw performance (+56.6%)
Longevity
Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $180 for the T600, it costs 67% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 369.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightT600GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+369.9%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of T600 and GeForce GTX 1060

NVIDIA

T600

The T600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 6 2021. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1335 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,425 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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the T600 scores 6,425 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 56.6%. The T600 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (T600) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.709 TFLOPS (T600) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1335 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
6,425
10,064+57%
Architecture
Turing
Pascal
Process Node
12 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
640
2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.709 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+419%
Boost Clock
1335 MHz
1733 MHz+30%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
40
160+300%
L1 Cache
640 KB
960 KB+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
FSR 1.0 (Software)
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
Standard
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The T600 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (T600) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
6 GB+50%
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
1 MB
2 MB+100%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (T600) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (Turing) (T600) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC (T600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
7th Gen NVENC (Turing)
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
5th Gen NVDEC
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The T600 draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 127.3% difference. The T600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (T600) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 156mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
40W-78%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
156mm
173mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
65°C
Perf/Watt
160.6+187%
55.9
💰

Value Analysis

The T600 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 66.7% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 35.7 (T600) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 369.7% better value. The T600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureT600GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$200-20%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$180
$60-67%
Performance per Dollar
35.7
167.7+370%
Codename
TU117
GP104
Release
May 6 2021
May 27 2016
Ranking
#378
#137