GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 780M

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 780M, 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 780M is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

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GeForce GTX 780M is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 780M 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 780M here:

GeForce GTX 780M Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce GTX 780M
Power consumption (TDP)	120 Watt	122 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	MXM-B (3.0)
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	3 GB	4 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 780M has 1% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and GeForce GTX 780M uses MXM-B (3.0) interface.
GeForce GTX 780M has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 780M - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 780M - with Kepler.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 683 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 780M.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 780M - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 5508 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 780M.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	50−55	20−22
ultra / 1080p	30−35	12−14
QHD / 1440p	24−27	6−7
4K / 2160p	14−16	5−6
low / 720p	75−80	40−45
medium / 1080p	60−65	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 131% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
high / 1080p	75−80	30−35
ultra / 1080p	70−75	27−30
QHD / 1440p	50−55	12−14
4K / 2160p	27−30	8−9
low / 720p	130−140	65−70
medium / 1080p	85−90	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Battlefield 5 is 141% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	45−50	0−1
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 780M in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	250−260	230−240
medium / 768p	230−240	200−210
ultra / 1080p	−	120−130
QHD / 1440p	150−160	90−95
4K / 2160p	100−110	50−55
high / 768p	220−230	170−180
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 28% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
ultra / 1080p	−	50−55
medium / 1080p	50−55	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	100−110
ultra / 1080p	110−120	80−85
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Dota 2 is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
high / 1080p	60−65	24−27
ultra / 1080p	60−65	21−24
QHD / 1440p	40−45	18−20
4K / 2160p	21−24	8−9
low / 720p	100−110	50−55
medium / 1080p	65−70	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Far Cry 5 is 130% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
high / 1080p	90−95	30−35
ultra / 1080p	70−75	24−27
QHD / 1440p	45−50	16−18
4K / 2160p	21−24	−
low / 720p	220−230	120−130
medium / 1080p	140−150	70−75
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Fortnite is 114% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
high / 1080p	85−90	35−40
ultra / 1080p	65−70	24−27
QHD / 1440p	45−50	14−16
4K / 2160p	30−35	12−14
low / 720p	130−140	70−75
medium / 1080p	90−95	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 133% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	160−170	100−110
medium / 768p	150−160	90−95
high / 1080p	95−100	40−45
ultra / 1080p	45−50	16−18
QHD / 1440p	40−45	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 94% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
high / 1080p	35−40	12−14
ultra / 1080p	30−35	10−11
QHD / 1440p	24−27	10−11
4K / 2160p	14−16	3−4
low / 720p	90−95	40−45
medium / 1080p	50−55	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Metro Exodus is 162% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	−	110−120
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 780M have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	75−80	−
ultra / 1080p	55−60	14−16
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	120−130	70−75
medium / 1080p	85−90	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 157% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
high / 1080p	35−40	14−16
ultra / 1080p	21−24	10−11
QHD / 1440p	16−18	1−2
4K / 2160p	10−11	1−2
low / 720p	90−95	40−45
medium / 1080p	55−60	21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 160% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	180−190	75−80
medium / 768p	120−130	45−50
high / 1080p	70−75	24−27
ultra / 1080p	40−45	14−16
4K / 2160p	24−27	8−9
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 164% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	−	60−65
ultra / 1080p	65−70	40−45
high / 768p	−	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in World of Tanks is 43% more, than GeForce GTX 780M.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce GTX 780M
Architecture	Pascal	Kepler
Code name	GP106	N14E-GTX
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	18 August 2016	30 May 2013
Pipelines	1152	1536
Core clock speed	1506 MHz	823 MHz
Boost Clock	1708 MHz	797 MHz
Transistor count	4,400 million	3,540 million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	123.0	102.0
Floating-point performance	3,935 gflops	2,448 gflops
Length	250 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	256 Bit
Memory clock speed	8008 MHz	2500 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	160.0 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 API
Shader Model	6.4	5.1
OpenGL	4.6	4.5
OpenCL	1.2	1.1
Vulkan	+	1.1.126
CUDA	6.1	+
CUDA cores		1536
Bus support		PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 2.0
SLI options		+
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		82 Mh/s
Laptop size		large
Standard memory configuration		GDDR5
eDP 1.2 signal support		Up to 3840x2160
LVDS signal support		Up to 1920x1200
DisplayPort Multimode (DP++) support		Up to 3840x2160
HDCP content protection		+
7.1 channel HD audio on HDMI		+
TrueHD and DTS-HD audio bitstreaming		+
H.264, VC1, MPEG2 1080p video decoder		+
Optimus		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	19 Mh/s
Blu-Ray 3D Support		+
3D Vision / 3DTV Play		+
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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 780M

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