GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
8,160
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.
Overview
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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #11 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Path of Exile 2
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Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Mid-Range tier as a Recent generation graphics card. It is built on the Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) architecture (codename: AD107), manufactured on a 5 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 3072 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 96 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 11.61 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1890 MHz from a base of 1545 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 8,160 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | AD107 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 5 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 3072 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 96 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1890 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1545 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 11.61 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 181.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 18,900 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #102 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) 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 (Mobile) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12, Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL 4.6— latest API versions enable the most advanced rendering features like ray tracing and mesh shaders.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|
| 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 | 4.6 |
| Compute APIGPGPU framework (CUDA/ROCm/OpenCL) | CUDA 6.1 |
| Multi-GPUSLI/CrossFire/NVLink support | No |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Integrated — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen, decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|
| Integrated PortsNumber of Integrated display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115 Watt under load (TDP) — a 500W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots, weighing 0g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 40 at idle, 70 under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 115 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 500W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | PCIe-powered |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 0mm |
| Card Height | 0mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 0-slot |
| Weight | 0g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 40 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 70 |
Value Analysis
It holds Rank #11 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #102 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #11 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #102 |
| Release Date | January 3 2023 |
| Release Year | 2023 |
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