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 TITAN X comes out significantly faster — about 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. But the GeForce GTX 1060 is the better value, undercutting it by $889 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
+59% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,075 MHz)
Price
€1,198
Performance
9%
VRAM
12 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+140% CUDA Cores (3,072 vs 1,280)
+100% Memory Bus (384-bit vs 192-bit)
+75% Bandwidth (336.5 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

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

Performance: GeForce GTX TITAN X vs GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is significantly faster, around 29% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX TITAN X packs 3,072 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $309 EUR, $889 EUR less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $1,198 EUR. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~201% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $199 EUR above its $999 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 250W, 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 X 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 X's memory is also faster — 337 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (384-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 TITAN X?

Choose the GeForce GTX TITAN X 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 TITAN X better than the GeForce GTX 1060?

The GeForce GTX TITAN X is significantly faster, roughly 29% 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 TITAN X?

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 X worth the extra $889 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 TITAN X 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 X
ArchitecturePascalMaxwell
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2803,072

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN X
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,000 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz1,075 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN X
VRAM Capacity6 GB12 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit384-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s336.5 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX TITAN X
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W250 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Mar 2015