GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
€304
Benchmark %
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+95% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 876 MHz)
Price
Awaiting Data
Benchmark %
5%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+125% CUDA Cores (2,880 vs 1,280)
+100% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 192-bit)
+75% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX TITAN Z

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 375W, the GeForce GTX 1060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX TITAN Z carries 12GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060. The extra 6GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX TITAN Z's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z (Pascal vs Kepler), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card by about 40%. 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

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, roughly 40% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 12GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN Z
ArchitecturePascalKepler
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,880

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN Z
Base Clock1,506 MHz705 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN Z
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit384-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN Z
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W375 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin2x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016May 2014