GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
GeForce GTX 1060 is the clear winner, offering 5.1% better value than GeForce GTX TITAN X.
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 $538 AED for the performance you get.
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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 $1,532 AED, $538 AED less than the GeForce GTX TITAN X at $2,069 AED. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~5% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $1,233 AED above its $299 AED MSRP. The GeForce GTX TITAN X still sits about $1,070 AED above its $999 AED 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?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX TITAN X?
Is the GeForce GTX TITAN X worth the extra $538 AED over the GeForce GTX 1060?
Does the GeForce GTX TITAN X have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 28nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 3,072✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,000 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,075 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 384-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 7 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 336.5 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX TITAN X |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 250 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin + 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Mar 2015 |