GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX TITAN Z.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX TITAN Z.
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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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX TITAN Z?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN Z have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,880✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 705 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 876 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN Z |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 375 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2016 | May 2014 |