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    GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q

    When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
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    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 Max Q here:

    GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 150 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5X
    Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 8 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q has 25% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce GTX 1080 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 1080 Max Q - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q are build with Pascal architecture.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 405 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q are manufactured by 16 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q is 1992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 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 1080 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB GeForce GTX 1080 Max Q
    Architecture Pascal Pascal
    Code name GP106 N17E-G3 Max-Q
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 18 August 2016 30 May 2017
    Pipelines 1152 2560
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1101 - 1290 MHz
    Boost Clock 1708 MHz 1278 - 1468 MHz
    Transistor count 4,400 million 7,200 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 16 nm
    Texture fill rate 123.0 234.9
    Floating-point performance 3,935 gflops 7,516 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 192 Bit 256 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 10000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 320.3 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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