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.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the cheaper option by $585 USD.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1060 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 768 on the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $75 USD, $585 USD less than the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop at $660 USD. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
At 70W against 120W, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti Laptop or GeForce GTX 1060?
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster card by about 17%. 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 Ti Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop or the GeForce GTX 1060?
Is the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop worth the extra $585 USD over the GeForce GTX 1060?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | Samsung 14nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 768 | 1,280✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | — |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,493 MHz | 1,506 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,620 MHz | 1,708 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Laptop | 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 Laptop | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 70 W✓ | 120 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 6-pin |
| Released | Jan 2017 | Jul 2016 |