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 1080 Ti comes out dramatically faster — about 143% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. But the GeForce GTX 1060 is the better value, undercutting it by $695 EUR for the performance you get.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
€309
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+8% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,582 MHz)
Price
€1,004
Performance
17%
VRAM
11 GB GDDR5X
Key Specs Advantage
+180% CUDA Cores (3,584 vs 1,280)
+152% Bandwidth (484 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+83% Memory Bus (352-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, around 143% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti packs 3,584 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $309 EUR, $695 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti at $1,004 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~34% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti still sits about $305 EUR above its $699 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

On power, the GeForce GTX 1060 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 250W. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 250W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060. The extra 5GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's memory is also faster — 484 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (352-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1060?

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 143% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti?

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

Is the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti worth the extra $695 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 11GB (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 1080 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2803,584

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,480 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz1,582 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB11 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5X
Memory Bus192-bit352-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps11 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s484 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin + 1x 6-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Mar 2017