GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
7,853
AVG Price
$100
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 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,853 points.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #9 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design scores 7,853 in the G3D Mark benchmark (the standard measure of rasterization GPU performance), placing it in the Budget tier as a Legacy generation graphics card. It is built on the Pascal (2016−2021) architecture (codename: GP106), manufactured on a 16 nm process— smaller process nodes improve power efficiency and transistor density. It packs 1280 shader units (the primary compute units for rendering pixels), 80 TMUs (texture mapping units), and 48 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 3.789 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1480 MHz from a base of 1063 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 7,853 |
| ArchitectureGPU microarchitecture generation | Pascal (2016−2021) |
| CodenameInternal GPU die codename | GP106 |
| Manufacturing ProcessFabrication node — smaller = more efficient | 16 nm |
| Shader UnitsCore compute units for rendering/compute | 1280 |
| TMUsTexture Mapping Units — handle texture sampling | 80 |
| ROPsRender Output Units — final pixel/color blending | 48 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1480 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1063 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 3.789 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 118.4 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 4,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #401 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is equipped with 6 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 128-bit memory bus, delivering 128 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|
| 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 | 128-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 128 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 480 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12.1, 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 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12.1 |
| 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 | Optimus |
Display & Media
Display outputs: 1x Internal — supports up to 4 simultaneous displays. Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0, decoder: PureVideo HD VP8— dedicated hardware for video encoding/decoding accelerates streaming, recording, and video playback. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|
| Internal PortsNumber of Internal display connectors | 1x |
| Max DisplaysMaximum simultaneously connected monitors | 4 |
| Hardware EncoderVideo encoding engine version | NVENC 6.0 |
| Hardware DecoderVideo decoding engine version | PureVideo HD VP8 |
| CodecsSupported video compression formats | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design draws 80 Watt under load (TDP) — a 350W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: PCIe-powered. Physical size: 0mm long, 0mm tall, occupying 0 expansion slots— verify your case has clearance before purchasing.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 80 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 350W |
| 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 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $100, the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design delivers 79 G3D Mark points per dollar. It holds Rank #9 in the cost-benefit ranking — a comprehensive score that weighs raw performance against current market pricing. Overall performance ranking position: #401 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $100 |
| Cost-Benefit RankOverall value ranking position | #9 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #401 |
| Release Date | June 27 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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