GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX TITAN, leading by roughly 40% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
€309
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+95% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 876 MHz)
Price
€1,213
Performance
5%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+110% CUDA Cores (2,688 vs 1,280)
+100% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 192-bit)
+50% Bandwidth (288.4 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

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

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX TITAN

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

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 starts at $309 EUR against $1,213 EUR for the GeForce GTX TITAN. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 449%. The GeForce GTX TITAN still sits about $214 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws just 120W versus 230W for the GeForce GTX TITAN, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Pascal architecture on a TSMC 16nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce GTX TITAN's memory is faster — 288 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 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX TITAN (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?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX TITAN if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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?

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.

Is the GeForce GTX TITAN worth the extra $904 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN
ArchitecturePascalKepler
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,688

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN
Base Clock1,506 MHz837 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz876 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit384-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps6 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s288.4 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W230 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Feb 2013