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.

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FPS Benchmarks

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

Technical Analysis

Detailed breakdown of GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) specifications and capabilities.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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