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    GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q.
    GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
    GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q Check Price

    GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 115 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
    Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 4% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q has 5 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q are build with Pascal architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 405 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q are manufactured by 16 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 8 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
    ultra / 1080p 30−35 21−24
    QHD / 1440p 24−27 16−18
    4K / 2160p 14−16 10−11
    low / 720p 75−80 60−65
    medium / 1080p 60−65 40−45
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB GeForce GTX 1070 Max Q
    Architecture Pascal Pascal
    Code name GP106 N17E-G2 Max-Q
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 18 August 2016 30 May 2017
    Pipelines 1152 2048
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1101 - 1215 MHz
    Boost Clock 1708 MHz 1265 - 1379 MHz
    Transistor count 4,400 million 7,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 16 nm
    Texture fill rate 123.0 176.5
    Floating-point performance 3,935 gflops 5,648 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 8000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 256.3 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
    Laptop size large
    Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 19 Mh/s
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