GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI

When choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce GTX 980M SLI, 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 980M SLI.

GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

GeForce GTX 980M SLI Check Price

GeForce GTX 980M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce GTX 980M SLI 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 980M SLI here:

GeForce GTX 980M SLI Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Power consumption (TDP)	120 Watt	200 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	3 GB	2x 8 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
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GeForce GTX 980M SLI has 66% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce GTX 980M SLI - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce GTX 980M SLI - with Maxwell.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 468 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce GTX 980M SLI - by 28 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 3008 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	50−55	55−60
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
QHD / 1440p	24−27	30−35
4K / 2160p	14−16	18−20
low / 720p	75−80	80−85
medium / 1080p	60−65	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 11% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	75−80	85−90
ultra / 1080p	70−75	75−80
QHD / 1440p	50−55	60−65
4K / 2160p	27−30	30−35
low / 720p	130−140	140−150
medium / 1080p	85−90	95−100
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Battlefield 5 is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	45−50	50−55
QHD / 1440p	45−50	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	−
ultra / 1080p	−	240−250
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	240−250
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	70−75	60−65
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 980M SLI.
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 980M SLI have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	60−65	70−75
ultra / 1080p	60−65	65−70
QHD / 1440p	40−45	45−50
4K / 2160p	21−24	24−27
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	65−70	75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Far Cry 5 is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	90−95	100−110
ultra / 1080p	70−75	80−85
QHD / 1440p	45−50	50−55
4K / 2160p	21−24	27−30
low / 720p	220−230	230−240
medium / 1080p	140−150	150−160
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Fortnite is 9% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	85−90	95−100
ultra / 1080p	65−70	75−80
QHD / 1440p	45−50	55−60
4K / 2160p	30−35	35−40
low / 720p	130−140	140−150
medium / 1080p	90−95	100−110
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Forza Horizon 4 is 11% 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	55−60
QHD / 1440p	40−45	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Grand Theft Auto V is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	35−40	40−45
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
QHD / 1440p	24−27	27−30
4K / 2160p	14−16	16−18
low / 720p	90−95	100−110
medium / 1080p	50−55	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Metro Exodus is 14% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	120−130	130−140
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	75−80	−
ultra / 1080p	55−60	14−16
4K / 2160p	18−20	−
low / 720p	120−130	130−140
medium / 1080p	85−90	18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 60% more, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.
high / 1080p	35−40	40−45
ultra / 1080p	21−24	27−30
QHD / 1440p	16−18	21−24
4K / 2160p	10−11	14−16
low / 720p	90−95	100−110
medium / 1080p	55−60	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 17% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	180−190	200−210
medium / 768p	120−130	140−150
high / 1080p	70−75	80−85
ultra / 1080p	40−45	45−50
4K / 2160p	24−27	30−33
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 980M SLI in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 13% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
medium / 768p	−	60−65
ultra / 1080p	65−70	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in World of Tanks is 35% more, than GeForce GTX 980M SLI.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce GTX 980M SLI
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell
Code name	GP106
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	18 August 2016	7 October 2014
Pipelines	1152	3072
Core clock speed	1506 MHz	1038 MHz
Boost Clock	1708 MHz	1127 MHz
Transistor count	4,400 million	2x 5200 Million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	123.0
Floating-point performance	3,935 gflops
Length	250 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	2x 256 Bit
Memory clock speed	8008 MHz	5000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (12_1)	DirectX 12_1, Shader 5.0
Shader Model	6.4
OpenGL	4.6
OpenCL	1.2
Vulkan	+	+
CUDA	6.1	+
SLI options		+
Laptop size		large
Optimus		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	19 Mh/s
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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce GTX 980M SLI

GeForce GTX 980M SLI is a Laptop Graphics Card

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