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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out dramatically faster — about 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the cheaper option by $723 USD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop
Price
$798 USD
Performance
5/100
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
$75 USD✓
Performance
7/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+100% CUDA Cores (1,280 vs 640)
+71% Bandwidth (192 GB/s vs 112 GB/s)
+50% Memory Bus (192-bit vs 128-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1060 is dramatically faster, around 40% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1060 packs 1,280 CUDA cores versus 640 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $75 USD, $723 USD less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop at $798 USD. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 53W against 120W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6GB versus 4GB on the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. 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 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1060?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card by about 40%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the GeForce GTX 1050 Laptop?

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 1050 Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1060?

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 1050 Laptop worth the extra $723 USD 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 4GB) 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 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1060
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeSamsung 14nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)6401,280✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1060
Base Clock1,354 MHz1,506 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,493 MHz1,708 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity4 GB6 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus128-bit192-bit✓
Memory Speed7 Gbps8 Gbps✓
Bandwidth112 GB/s192 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1050 LaptopGeForce GTX 1060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP53 W✓120 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 6-pin
ReleasedJan 2017Jul 2016
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