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 1050 and GeForce GTX 1060.
The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster than the Geforce GTX 1050, leading by roughly 133% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Geforce GTX 1050: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs Geforce GTX 1050
The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 133% ahead of the Geforce GTX 1050. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 640 on the Geforce GTX 1050.
Power & Efficiency
The Geforce GTX 1050 pulls less power (75W vs 120W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1060 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 2GB, the GeForce GTX 1060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the Geforce GTX 1050's 2GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1060's memory is also faster — 192 GB/s versus 112 GB/s (192-bit vs 128-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: Geforce GTX 1050 or GeForce GTX 1060?
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card by about 133%. 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 1050?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the Geforce GTX 1050 or the GeForce GTX 1060?
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 640 | 1,280✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,354 MHz | 1,506 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,455 MHz | 1,708 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 128-bit | 192-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 112 GB/s | 192 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | Geforce GTX 1050 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 75 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Jul 2016 |