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    GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 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 5 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
    GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
    GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Check Price

    GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 Max Q here:

    GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 65 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
    Memory type GDDR5 GDDR6
    Maximum RAM amount 5 GB 6 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 84% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
    • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
    • GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - with Turing.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 531 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
    • Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 2992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 50−55
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 35−40
    QHD / 1440p 7−8 27−30
    4K / 2160p 5−6 14−16
    low / 720p 40−45 75−80
    medium / 1080p 27−30 60−65
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 136% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
    Architecture Pascal Turing
    Code name GP106 N18E-G1 MAX-Q TU106
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 26 December 2017 6 January 2019
    Pipelines 1280 1920
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 975 MHz
    Boost Clock 1709 MHz 1185 MHz
    Transistor count 4,400 million 10,800 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 12 nm
    Texture fill rate 136.7 142.2
    Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 160 Bit 192 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 11000 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s 264.0 GB/s
    Shared memory -
    G-SYNC support +
    VR Ready +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 Ultimate (12_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 6.5
    OpenGL 4.6 4.6
    OpenCL 1.2 1.2
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
    CUDA 6.1 7.5
    Laptop size large
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