NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is a NVIDIA GPU on the Pascal architecture, released 2016-07-19 at $249 MSRP. 6GB GDDR5, 1708MHz boost clock, 120W TDP.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: key specs and price?
6GB GDDR5 (192-bit), 120W TDP, PCIe 3.0 x16, $249 MSRP.
Specifications
| Brand | NVIDIA |
|---|---|
| Release date | 2016-07-19 |
| MSRP | $249 |
| Architecture | Pascal |
| Process | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 |
| Base Clock | 1506 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1708 MHz |
| Memory | 6 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit |
| TDP | 120 W |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Ports | 3x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DL-DVI-D |
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Positioning
Among the 42 verified GPUs tracked here, the GTX 1060's launch price ($249) sits in the 80th percentile for affordability, and its 6GB VRAM in the 80th percentile for capacity.
Its price per GB of VRAM is $42, 9% below the category median.
At 120W TDP it ranks in the 90th percentile for power efficiency; a 450W+ power supply is recommended.
Released in 2016, it has been followed by 39 newer verified products in this category.
Spec Insight
The GTX 1060's 6GB of GDDR5 on a 192-bit bus suits primarily FHD (1080p) gaming by common capacity guidelines; actual VRAM demand varies by title and settings.
Board power (TDP) is 120W — a 450W+ power supply is recommended with system headroom. It connects via PCIe 3.0 x16 and offers 3x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DL-DVI-D.
Timeline
- 2016-07-19 — GTX 1060 출시 (MSRP $249)
FAQ
What power supply does the GTX 1060 require?
With a 120W TDP, a power supply of 450W or higher is recommended for the GTX 1060.
How much VRAM does the GTX 1060 have?
The GTX 1060 has 6GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus.
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Related
- gpu/rtx-3050 (competitor)
- gpu/gtx-1660-super (competitor)
- gpu/rx-580 (competitor)
- gpu/rx-7600 (competitor)
- gpu/gtx-1660 (competitor)
Sources
- www.nvidia.com https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/geforce/graphics-cards/gtx-1060/
- en.wikipedia.org https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GeForce_10_series
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