GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
NVIDIA
G3D Mark
9,175
MSRP
$249
AVG Price
$65
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 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
FPS Benchmarks
Predicted performance for GeForce GTX 1060 5GB across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 7800X3D to isolate GPU performance.
Counter-Strike 2
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Path of Exile 2
Valorant
Technical Analysis
Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB specifications and capabilities.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 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: 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 40 ROPs (render output units that handle final pixel output). Raw FP32 compute power: 4.375 TFLOPS — this measures the theoretical peak floating-point performance. Boost clock reaches 1709 MHz from a base of 1506 MHz.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|
| G3D MarkPassMark 3D graphics benchmark score | 9,175 |
| 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 | 40 |
| Boost ClockMaximum GPU frequency under load | 1709 MHz |
| Base ClockGuaranteed minimum GPU frequency | 1506 MHz |
| Compute (FP32)Peak single-precision floating-point performance | 4.375 TFLOPS |
| Texture Fill RateTextures processed per second | 136.7 GTexel/s |
| PCIe InterfaceCPU↔GPU data link generation | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Transistor Count | 4,400 million |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #289 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is equipped with 5 GB of GDDR5 video memory connected via a 160-bit memory bus, delivering 160 GB/s of bandwidth. Memory operates at 8 Gbps effective speed.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|
| VRAM SizeVideo memory capacity — more = better for high-res textures | 5 GB |
| VRAM TypeMemory technology generation | GDDR5 |
| Memory BusWidth of data path — wider = more bandwidth | 160-bit |
| Memory SpeedEffective memory data rate | 8 Gbps |
| BandwidthMaximum data throughput between GPU and VRAM | 160 GB/s |
| L1 Cache | 480 kB |
| L2 Cache | 1280 kB |
Advanced Features & APIs
Graphics API support: DirectX 12 (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 5GB |
|---|---|
| NVIDIA Reflex | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Frame Generation | ❌ Not Supported |
| DLSS Super Resolution | ❌ Not Supported |
| DirectXMicrosoft graphics API version | 12 (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 | None |
Display & Media
Display outputs: DVIx 0, HDMIx 1, DisplayPortx 2 — 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,VP9.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|
| 0 PortsNumber of 0 display connectors | DVIx |
| 1 PortsNumber of 1 display connectors | HDMIx |
| 2 PortsNumber of 2 display connectors | DisplayPortx |
| 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,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120 Watt under load (TDP) — a 400W PSU minimum is recommended. Power connector: 6-pin. Physical size: 250mm long, 111mm tall, occupying 2 expansion slots, weighing 800g— verify your case has clearance before purchasing. Typical temperatures: 35 at idle, 75 under load.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|
| TDPPower consumption under load | 120 Watt |
| Recommended PSUMinimum power supply wattage | 400W |
| Power ConnectorRequired PCIe power cable type | 6-pin |
| Card LengthGPU card length — check case clearance | 250mm |
| Card Height | 111mm |
| Slot WidthExpansion slots occupied | 2-slot |
| Weight | 800g |
| Idle TemperatureTypical temperature at desktop idle | 35 |
| Load TemperatureTypical temperature under gaming load | 75 |
Value Analysis
At an average price of $65 (MSRP: $249), the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB delivers 141 G3D Mark points per dollar. Overall performance ranking position: #289 among all indexed GPUs.
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|
| MSRPManufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d)Average market price over the last 30 days | $65 |
| Performance RankPosition in global GPU performance ranking | #289 |
| Release Date | December 26 2017 |
| Release Year | 2017 |
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