GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
In this comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB you will find out which graphics card performs better in today's games. Bear in mind that third-party versions may have more efficient cooling and higher clock speeds. This will increase cards' performance, though not by much. In addition to raw power you should also take into account the dimensions. Thicker models simply will not fit into a small mini-ITX case. The resolution of your monitor also affects the choice, since 4K gameplay requires a more powerful GPU. And don't overspend on the graphics card. Other parts of your build may also need to be upgraded, save some money for the CPU or power supply. For some people GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB will be the best choice, for others GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB will be their preference. Study the comparison tables below and make your choice.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 120 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 6-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 3 GB | 6.144 MB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort |
- Both graphics cards have the same power consumption of 120 Watt.
- Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
- GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB are build with Pascal architecture.
- Both graphics cards have the same core clock speed.
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB are manufactured by 16 nm process technology.
- Both graphics cards are the same length of 250 mm.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 8 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 30−33 |
low / 720p | 130−140 | 130−140 |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Battlefield 5 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | − |
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 230−240 | 230−240 |
QHD / 1440p | 150−160 | 150−160 |
4K / 2160p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
high / 768p | 220−230 | 220−230 |
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 70−75 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 50−55 |
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB have the same average FPS in Dota 2. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 65−70 |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 60−65 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Far Cry 5 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 75−80 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 21−24 |
low / 720p | 220−230 | 220−230 |
medium / 1080p | 140−150 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Fortnite is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 70−75 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 35−40 |
low / 720p | 130−140 | 140−150 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 6% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 160−170 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 150−160 |
high / 1080p | 95−100 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 40−45 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Metro Exodus is 7% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB have the same average FPS in Minecraft. | ||
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 80−85 |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 60−65 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 90−95 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 12−14 |
low / 720p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 190−200 |
medium / 768p | 120−130 | 130−140 |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 75−80 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 40−45 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | 27−30 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 130−140 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in World of Tanks is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | |
Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
Code name | GP106 | GP106 |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 18 August 2016 | 19 July 2016 |
Pipelines | 1152 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 1506 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1708 MHz | 1708 MHz |
Transistor count | 4,400 million | 4,400 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 16 nm |
Texture fill rate | 123.0 | 136.7 |
Floating-point performance | 3,935 gflops | 4,375 gflops |
Length | 250 mm | 250 mm |
Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 192 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 8008 MHz | 8000 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 192.2 GB/s |
Shared memory | - | |
G-SYNC support | + | |
VR Ready | + | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.4 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | + | 1.2.131 |
CUDA | 6.1 | 6.1 |
G-SYNC | + | |
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 19 Mh/s | |
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