GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is the clear winner, offering 75.1% better value than GeForce GTX 1060.
The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, leading by roughly 75% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,032 AED cheaper.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 75% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti starts at $500 AED against $1,532 AED for the GeForce GTX 1060. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~75% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti still sits about $361 AED above its $139 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $1,233 AED above its $299 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti's 4GB 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 Ti or GeForce GTX 1060?
Choose the GeForce GTX 1060 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or the GeForce GTX 1060?
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 worth the extra $1,032 AED over the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 1,280✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,290 MHz | 1,506 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,392 MHz | 1,708 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 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 Ti | 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 |