GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 760

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1060 pulls ahead here — in a different league, about 250% ahead of the GeForce GTX 760. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 1060

Price

£154✓

Performance

7/100✓

VRAM

6 GB GDDR5✓

Key Specs Advantage

+65% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,033 MHz)

+11% CUDA Cores (1,280 vs 1,152)

£1,299HP Omen 17-AN023NA 2MD76EA Intel 2800 MHz 8192 Mb Portable, Hybrid Hard Drive GeForce GTX 1060

£154ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 6GB Dual-Fan OC Edition VR Ready Dual HDMI DP 1.4 Gaming Graphics Card (DUAL-GTX1060-O6G) (Renewed)

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NVIDIA GeForce

GTX 760

Price

£559

Performance

2/100

VRAM

2 GB GDDR5

Key Specs Advantage

+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

£559Asus Nvidia GeForce GTX 760x2 Mars Graphics Card (4GB, GDDR5, PCI Express 3.0)

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 760: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 760

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 250% ahead of the GeForce GTX 760. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 1,152 on the GeForce GTX 760.

Price & Value

Pricing has the GeForce GTX 1060 at $154 GBP, $405 GBP under the GeForce GTX 760's $559 GBP. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 1172%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 760 still sits about $340 GBP above its $219 GBP MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

Power draw favors the GeForce GTX 1060 (120W vs 170W), and it's the more efficient card too, so it's the easy pick if thermals or a smaller PSU matter. 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 1060 carries 6GB versus 2GB on the GeForce GTX 760. The extra 4GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1060 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 760 (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 760?

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 760 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 760?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, roughly 250% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 760?

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 760 worth the extra $405 GBP 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 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 2GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 760?

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 760 if you find it at a steep discount.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 760
Specification	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 760
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Process Node	TSMC 16nm	TSMC 28nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)	1,280✓	1,152

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 760
Specification	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 760
Base Clock	1,506 MHz✓	980 MHz
Boost Clock	1,708 MHz✓	1,033 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 760
Specification	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 760
VRAM Capacity	6 GB✓	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bus	192-bit	256-bit✓
Memory Speed	8 Gbps✓	6 Gbps
Bandwidth	192 GB/s	192.2 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 760
Specification	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 760
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP	120 W✓	170 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin	2x 6-pin
Released	Jul 2016	Jun 2013