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.

Overview

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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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

FPS Benchmarks

Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1060 across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1060 specifications and capabilities.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP104), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 2560 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 160 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 64 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 8.873 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1733 MHz from a base of 1607 MHz.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score	10,064
ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation	Pascal (2016−2021)
CodenameInternal GPU die codename	GP104
Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient	16 nm
Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute	2560
TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling	160
ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending	64
Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load	1733 MHz
Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency	1607 MHz
Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance	8.873 TFLOPS
Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second	277.3 GTexel/s
PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation	PCIe 3.0 x16
Transistor Count	7,200 million
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#137

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 192-bit memory bus, delivering 192 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures	6 GB
VRAM TypeMemory technology generation	GDDR5
Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth	192-bit
Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate	8 Gbps
BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM	192 GB/s
L1 Cache	960 kB
L2 Cache	2 MB

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Advanced Features & APIs

Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.5— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1060
NVIDIA Reflex	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Frame Generation	❌ Not Supported
DLSS Super Resolution	❌ Not Supported
DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version	12
VulkanCross-platform graphics API	1.3
OpenGLLegacy graphics API	4.5
Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL)	CUDA

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Display & Media

Display outputs: 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4 — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal), decoder: NVDEC (Pascal)— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1060
DVI PortsNumber of DVI display connectors	1x
HDMI 2.0b PortsNumber of HDMI 2.0b display connectors	1x
DisplayPort 1.4 PortsNumber of DisplayPort 1.4 display connectors	3x
Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors	4
Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version	NVENC (Pascal)
Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version	NVDEC (Pascal)
CodecsSupported video compression formats	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180 Watt under load (TDP) — a 400W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin. Physical size: 173mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 484g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1060
TDPPower consumption under load	180 Watt
Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage	400W
Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type	6-pin
Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance	173mm
Card Height	111mm
Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied	2-slot
Weight	484g

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Value Analysis

At an average price of $60 (MSRP: $249), the GeForce GTX 1060 delivers 168 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #137 among all indexed GPUs.

Specification	GeForce GTX 1060
MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price	$249
Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days	$60
Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking	#137
Release Date	May 27 2016
Release Year	2016