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    GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs HD Graphics 6000

    When choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and HD Graphics 6000, 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 HD Graphics 6000.
    GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
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    HD Graphics 6000 is a Laptop Graphics Card

    Note: HD Graphics 6000 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 HD Graphics 6000 here:

    HD Graphics 6000 Laptops

    Main Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB HD Graphics 6000
    Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 15 Watt
    Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 2.0 x1
    Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
    Memory type GDDR5 System Shared
    Maximum RAM amount 5 GB
    Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 700% more power consumption, than HD Graphics 6000.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and HD Graphics 6000 uses PCIe 2.0 x1 interface.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is used in Desktops, and HD Graphics 6000 - in Laptops.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and HD Graphics 6000 - with Gen. 8 Broadwell.
    • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 1206 MHz higher, than HD Graphics 6000.
    • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and HD Graphics 6000 - by 14 nm process technology.

    Game benchmarks

    high / 1080p 21−24 0−1
    ultra / 1080p 12−14 0−1
    QHD / 1440p 7−8 0−1
    4K / 2160p 5−6 −
    low / 720p 40−45 10−11
    medium / 1080p 27−30 2−3
    The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 483% more, than HD Graphics 6000.

    Full Specs

      GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB HD Graphics 6000
    Architecture Pascal Gen. 8 Broadwell
    Code name GP106 Broadwell GT3
    Type Desktop Laptop
    Release date 26 December 2017 5 January 2015
    Pipelines 1280 48
    Core clock speed 1506 MHz 300 MHz
    Boost Clock 1709 MHz 1000 MHz
    Transistor count 4,400 million 189 million
    Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 14 nm
    Texture fill rate 136.7 48.00
    Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops
    Length 250 mm
    Memory bus width 160 Bit 64/128 Bit
    Memory clock speed 8008 MHz
    Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s
    Shared memory +
    DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_1)
    Shader Model 6.4 5.1
    OpenGL 4.6 4.4
    OpenCL 1.2 2.0
    Vulkan 1.2.131 1.1.80
    CUDA 6.1
    Quick Sync +
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