Gainward GeForce GTX 770 vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060: What is the difference?
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Gainward GeForce GTX 770
50points
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
€876
€235
€876
Comparison winner
€235
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54 facts in comparison
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Why is Gainward GeForce GTX 770 better than Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060?
- 13.5 GTexels/s higher texture rate?
134 GTexels/svs120.5 GTexels/s - 31.8GB/s more memory bandwidth?
224GB/svs192.2GB/s - 64bit wider memory bus width?
256bitvs192bit - 256 more shading units?
1536vs1280 - 48 more texture mapping units (TMUs)?
128vs80 - Has Double Precision Floating Point (DPFP)?
- 1 more DVI outputs?
2vs1 - 1 more displays supported?
4vs3
Why is Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 better than Gainward GeForce GTX 770?
- 460MHz faster GPU clock speed?
1506MHzvs1046MHz - 0.
64 TFLOPS higher floating-point performance?
3.85 TFLOPSvs3.21 TFLOPS - 38.8 GPixel/s higher pixel rate?
72.3 GPixel/svs33.5 GPixel/s - 110W lower TDP?
120Wvs230W - 249MHz faster memory clock speed?
2002MHzvs1753MHz - 4GB more VRAM?
6GBvs2GB - 1 newer version of DirectX?
12vs11 - 996MHz higher effective memory clock speed?
8008MHzvs7012MHz
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
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Nvidia GeForce 940MX
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AMD Radeon RX 580
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
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Nvidia GeForce GT 1030 DDR4
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
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Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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AMD Radeon RX 570
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050
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AMD Radeon HD 7850
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Manli GeForce GTX 1650
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1650 Ti Laptop
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 780
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Laptop
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AMD Radeon RX 6600
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 660
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660
Price comparison
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
Buy used:
€17
Product | Store | Price | |
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Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming OC (.![]() |
€876 | ||
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost | €354 | ||
MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS…MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS OC Grafikkarte ‘4GB GDDR6, 1620MHz, 128-bit, PCI Express x16 Gen 3, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, Dual Fan Cooling System’ | €161 | ||
Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Phoenix GS Gra…Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Phoenix GS Grafikkarte — 12GB GDDR6X, 1x HD | €649 |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Buy used:
€70
Product | Store | Price | |
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Dpofirs GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergr…Dpofirs GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergrafikkarte 6 GB GDDR5 192 Bit mit Zwei Lüftern 4K HDR Technologie 8008 MHz GTX1060 Gaming Grafikkarte mit HDMI DVI DP Anzeigeschnittstelle(6 GB) | €235 | ||
MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS.![]() |
€161 | ||
GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergrafikkart…GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergrafikkarte 5GB GDDR5 192Bit mit Zwei Lüftern 4K HDR Technologie 8008 MHz GTX1060 Gaming Grafikkarte mit HDMI DVI DP Anzeigeschnittstelle(5GB) | €209 | ||
MSI GTX1660 Ventus XS 6G OC 6144MB,PCI-E…MSI GTX1660 Ventus XS 6G OC 6144MB,PCI-E,HDMI,3xDP | €270 | ||
MSI GeFORCE GTX 1060 AERO ITX OC 6GB GDD…MSI GeFORCE GTX 1060 AERO ITX OC 6GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI 2xDP 2xHDMI | €150 | ||
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 AMP Grafikkarte E…ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 AMP Grafikkarte Edition 6 GB | €83 | ||
geforce gtx 1060 6gb Defekt | €27 | ||
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC .![]() |
€110 |
User reviews
Overall rating
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
0 User reviews
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
0.0/10
0 User reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
8 User reviews
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
8.1/10
8 User reviews
Features
Value for money
No reviews yet
7.9/10
8 votes
Gaming
No reviews yet
8.1/10
8 votes
Performance
No reviews yet
7.4/10
8 votes
Quiet operation
No reviews yet
7.8/10
8 votes
Reliability
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7.9/10
8 votes
Performance
GPU clock speed
1046MHz
1506MHz
The graphics processing unit (GPU) has a higher clock speed.
GPU turbo
1085MHz
1708MHz
When the GPU is running below its limitations, it can boost to a higher clock speed in order to give increased performance.
pixel rate
33.5 GPixel/s
72.3 GPixel/s
The number of pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
floating-point performance
3.21 TFLOPS
3.85 TFLOPS
Floating-point performance is a measurement of the raw processing power of the GPU.
texture rate
134 GTexels/s
120.5 GTexels/s
The number of textured pixels that can be rendered to the screen every second.
GPU memory speed
1753MHz
2002MHz
The memory clock speed is one aspect that determines the memory bandwidth.
shading units
Shading units (or stream processors) are small processors within the graphics card that are responsible for processing different aspects of the image.
texture mapping units (TMUs)
TMUs take textures and map them to the geometry of a 3D scene. More TMUs will typically mean that texture information is processed faster.
render output units (ROPs)
The ROPs are responsible for some of the final steps of the rendering process, writing the final pixel data to memory and carrying out other tasks such as anti-aliasing to improve the look of graphics.
Memory
effective memory speed
7012MHz
8008MHz
The effective memory clock speed is calculated from the size and data rate of the memory. Higher clock speeds can give increased performance in games and other apps.
maximum memory bandwidth
224GB/s
192.2GB/s
This is the maximum rate that data can be read from or stored into memory.
VRAM (video RAM) is the dedicated memory of a graphics card. More VRAM generally allows you to run games at higher settings, especially for things like texture resolution.
GDDR version
Newer versions of GDDR memory offer improvements such as higher transfer rates that give increased performance.
memory bus width
256bit
192bit
A wider bus width means that it can carry more data per cycle. It is an important factor of memory performance, and therefore the general performance of the graphics card.
Supports ECC memory
✖Gainward GeForce GTX 770
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server.
Features
DirectX version
DirectX is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenGL version
OpenGL is used in games, with newer versions supporting better graphics.
OpenCL version
Some apps use OpenCL to apply the power of the graphics processing unit (GPU) for non-graphical computing. Newer versions introduce more functionality and better performance.
Supports multi-display technology
✔Gainward GeForce GTX 770
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
The graphics card supports multi-display technology. This allows you to configure multiple monitors in order to create a more immersive gaming experience, such as having a wider field of view.
load GPU temperature
A lower load temperature means that the card produces less heat and its cooling system performs better.
supports ray tracing
✖Gainward GeForce GTX 770
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Ray tracing is an advanced light rendering technique that provides more realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections in games.
Supports 3D
✔Gainward GeForce GTX 770
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Allows you to view in 3D (if you have a 3D display and glasses).
supports DLSS
✖Gainward GeForce GTX 770
✖Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) is an upscaling technology powered by AI. It allows the graphics card to render games at a lower resolution and upscale them to a higher resolution with near-native visual quality and increased performance. DLSS is only available on select games.
AMD SAM / Intel Resizable BAR
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AMD’s Smart Access Memory (SAM) and Intel’s Resizable BAR are two technologies that allow the CPU to have faster access to the graphics card, which can give a performance boost. It requires a compatible motherboard, graphics card, and CPU.
Ports
has an HDMI output
✔Gainward GeForce GTX 770
✔Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
HDMI ports
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More HDMI ports mean that you can simultaneously connect numerous devices, such as video game consoles and set-top boxes.
HDMI version
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HDMI 2.0
Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates.
DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort.
USB-C ports
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With more USB-C ports, you are able to connect more devices/peripherals.
DVI outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using DVI.
mini DisplayPort outputs
Allows you to connect to a display using mini-DisplayPort.
Price comparison
Gainward GeForce GTX 770
Buy used:
€17
Product | Store | Price | |
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Gigabyte GeForce RTX 4070 Ti Gaming OC (.![]() |
€876 | ||
Gainward GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Ghost | €354 | ||
MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS…MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS OC Grafikkarte ‘4GB GDDR6, 1620MHz, 128-bit, PCI Express x16 Gen 3, DisplayPort, HDMI, DVI-D, Dual Fan Cooling System’ | €161 | ||
Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Phoenix GS Gra…Gainward GeForce RTX 4070 Phoenix GS Grafikkarte — 12GB GDDR6X, 1x HD | €649 |
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
Buy used:
€70
Product | Store | Price | |
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Dpofirs GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergr…Dpofirs GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergrafikkarte 6 GB GDDR5 192 Bit mit Zwei Lüftern 4K HDR Technologie 8008 MHz GTX1060 Gaming Grafikkarte mit HDMI DVI DP Anzeigeschnittstelle(6 GB) | €235 | ||
MSI NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 D6 Ventus XS.![]() |
€161 | ||
GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergrafikkart…GTX 1060 Grafikkarte, Computergrafikkarte 5GB GDDR5 192Bit mit Zwei Lüftern 4K HDR Technologie 8008 MHz GTX1060 Gaming Grafikkarte mit HDMI DVI DP Anzeigeschnittstelle(5GB) | €209 | ||
MSI GTX1660 Ventus XS 6G OC 6144MB,PCI-E…MSI GTX1660 Ventus XS 6G OC 6144MB,PCI-E,HDMI,3xDP | €270 | ||
MSI GeFORCE GTX 1060 AERO ITX OC 6GB GDD…MSI GeFORCE GTX 1060 AERO ITX OC 6GB GDDR5 PCI-E DVI 2xDP 2xHDMI | €150 | ||
ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 AMP Grafikkarte E…ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 AMP Grafikkarte Edition 6 GB | €83 | ||
geforce gtx 1060 6gb Defekt | €27 | ||
Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC .![]() |
€110 |
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB vs GeForce GTX 770 Graphics cards Comparison
If you are going to buy a new graphics card and are choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and GeForce GTX 770, there are a couple of things to consider. Cards with more VRAM in general perform better and allow you to play on higher graphics settings. Size also makes a difference. A model with a large heatsink can occupy up to three expansion slots on a motherboard. Be sure you have enough room in your PC case. When comparing GPUs with different architectures, more processing cores and even higher TFLOPS will not always translate to better performance. To help you decide which GPU you need, we have measured frame rates in a number of popular games. For more on how the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB stacks up against GeForce GTX 770, check out specs charts below.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
GeForce GTX 770
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Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 770 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 230 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.![]() |
PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | One 8-pin and one 6-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 6.144 MB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
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- GeForce GTX 770 has 91% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 4 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 770.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 770 — with Kepler.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 460 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 770.
- GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 770 — by 28 nm process technology.
- GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 240 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 770.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 988 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 770.
Game benchmarks
Assassin’s Creed OdysseyBattlefield 5Call of Duty: WarzoneCounter-Strike: Global OffensiveCyberpunk 2077Dota 2Far Cry 5FortniteForza Horizon 4Grand Theft Auto VMetro ExodusMinecraftPLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDSRed Dead Redemption 2The Witcher 3: Wild HuntWorld of Tanks | ||
high / 1080p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 80−85 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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high / 1080p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Battlefield 5 is 44% more, than GeForce GTX 770. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 770 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB.![]() |
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low / 768p | 250−260 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 230−240 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | 150−160 | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 220−230 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 770. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Dota 2 is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 770. | ||
high / 1080p | 65−70 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Far Cry 5 is 44% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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high / 1080p | 95−100 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 220−230 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 150−160 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Fortnite is 35% more, than GeForce GTX 770. | ||
high / 1080p | 90−95 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 140−150 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 46% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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low / 768p | 160−170 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 31% more, than GeForce GTX 770. | ||
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Metro Exodus is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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low / 768p | 120−130 | 130−140 |
medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 770 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS is 102% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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high / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 51% more, than GeForce GTX 770. | ||
low / 768p | 190−200 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 53% more, than GeForce GTX 770.![]() |
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low / 768p | 130−140 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | − | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in World of Tanks is 40% more, than GeForce GTX 770. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce GTX 770 | |
Architecture | Pascal | Kepler |
Code name | GP106 | GK104 |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 19 July 2016 | 30 May 2013 |
Pipelines | 1280 | 1536 |
Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 1046 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1708 MHz | 1085 MHz |
Transistor count | 4,400 million | 3,540 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 28 nm |
Texture fill rate | 136.![]() |
134 billion/sec |
Floating-point performance | 4,375 gflops | 3,333 gflops |
Length | 250 mm | 10.5″ (26.7 cm) |
Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 8000 MHz | 7012 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 224.3 GB/s |
Shared memory | — | |
G-SYNC support | + | |
VR Ready | + | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.1 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.3 |
OpenCL | 1.![]() |
1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.1.126 |
CUDA | 6.1 | + |
G-SYNC | + | |
CUDA cores | 1536 | |
Bus support | PCI Express 3.0 | |
Height | 4.376″ (11.1 cm) | |
Multi monitor support | 4 displays | |
HDMI | + | |
HDCP | + | |
Maximum VGA resolution | 2048×1536 | |
Audio input for HDMI | Internal | |
3D Gaming | + | |
3D Vision | + | |
3D Vision Live | + | |
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) | 113 Mh/s | |
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 3.![]() |