GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 29% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the faster card by about 29%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 1,280 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,404 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,670 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 |