GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GTX 1070 Max-Q

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q with GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB, including specs and performance data.

GTX 1070 Max-Q
2017
8 GB GDDR5, 115 Watt
17.46

GTX 1060 3 GB outperforms GTX 1070 Max-Q by a substantial 38% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking315226
Place by popularitynot in top-10021
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data21.92
Power efficiency10.8514.34
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)Pascal (2016−2021)
GPU code nameGP104GP106
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date27 June 2017 (7 years ago)18 August 2016 (8 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$199

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

The higher the performance-to-price ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices for comparison.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores20481152
Core clock speed1215 MHz1506 MHz
Boost clock speed1379 MHz1708 MHz
Number of transistors7,200 million4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology16 nm16 nm
Power consumption (TDP)115 Watt120 Watt
Texture fill rate176.5123.0
Floating-point processing power5.648 TFLOPS3.935 TFLOPS
ROPs6448
TMUs12872

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data250 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount8 GB3 GB
Memory bus width256 Bit192 Bit
Memory clock speed2002 MHz2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth256.3 GB/s192.2 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputs1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
HDMI-+
G-SYNC support+-

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Ready+no data

API and SDK compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan1.2.131+
CUDA6.16.1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 1070 Max-Q 17.46
GTX 1060 3 GB 24.08
+37.9%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 1070 Max-Q 6950
GTX 1060 3 GB 9588
+38%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD94
−27.7%
120−130
+27.7%
1440p27
−29.6%
35−40
+29.6%
4K43
−27.9%
55−60
+27.9%

Cost per frame, $

1080pno data1.66
1440pno data5.69
4Kno data3.62

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 30−35
−25%
40−45
+25%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
−25%
45−50
+25%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 81
−35.8%
110−120
+35.8%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
−25%
40−45
+25%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
−25%
45−50
+25%
Forza Horizon 4 75−80
−33.3%
100−105
+33.3%
Forza Horizon 5 45−50
−35.4%
65−70
+35.4%
Metro Exodus 45−50
−32.7%
65−70
+32.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 40−45
−31%
55−60
+31%
Valorant 70−75
−37%
100−105
+37%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 95
−36.8%
130−140
+36.8%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
−25%
40−45
+25%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
−25%
45−50
+25%
Dota 2 107
−30.8%
140−150
+30.8%
Far Cry 5 81
−35.8%
110−120
+35.8%
Fortnite 110
−36.4%
150−160
+36.4%
Forza Horizon 4 75−80
−33.3%
100−105
+33.3%
Forza Horizon 5 45−50
−35.4%
65−70
+35.4%
Grand Theft Auto V 105
−33.3%
140−150
+33.3%
Metro Exodus 45−50
−32.7%
65−70
+32.7%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 98
−32.7%
130−140
+32.7%
Red Dead Redemption 2 40−45
−31%
55−60
+31%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 55−60
−33.9%
75−80
+33.9%
Valorant 70−75
−37%
100−105
+37%
World of Tanks 210−220
−37.6%
300−310
+37.6%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 68
−32.4%
90−95
+32.4%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
−25%
40−45
+25%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
−25%
45−50
+25%
Dota 2 110
−36.4%
150−160
+36.4%
Far Cry 5 60−65
−37.1%
85−90
+37.1%
Forza Horizon 4 75−80
−33.3%
100−105
+33.3%
Forza Horizon 5 45−50
−35.4%
65−70
+35.4%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 75
−33.3%
100−105
+33.3%
Valorant 70−75
−37%
100−105
+37%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 27−30
−25%
35−40
+25%
Grand Theft Auto V 27−30
−25%
35−40
+25%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 160−170
−32.5%
220−230
+32.5%
Red Dead Redemption 2 16−18
−31.3%
21−24
+31.3%
World of Tanks 120−130
−37.1%
170−180
+37.1%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 35−40
−35.1%
50−55
+35.1%
Counter-Strike 2 21−24
−28.6%
27−30
+28.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 14−16
−28.6%
18−20
+28.6%
Far Cry 5 45−50
−27.7%
60−65
+27.7%
Forza Horizon 4 45−50
−30.4%
60−65
+30.4%
Forza Horizon 5 27−30
−25%
35−40
+25%
Metro Exodus 40−45
−34.1%
55−60
+34.1%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 24−27
−20%
30−33
+20%
Valorant 45−50
−30.4%
60−65
+30.4%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 7−8
−28.6%
9−10
+28.6%
Dota 2 30−35
−29%
40−45
+29%
Grand Theft Auto V 30−35
−29%
40−45
+29%
Metro Exodus 12−14
−23.1%
16−18
+23.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 84
−31%
110−120
+31%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
−33.3%
16−18
+33.3%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 30−35
−29%
40−45
+29%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 18−20
−33.3%
24−27
+33.3%
Counter-Strike 2 7−8
−28.6%
9−10
+28.6%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−20%
6−7
+20%
Dota 2 30−35
−29%
40−45
+29%
Far Cry 5 21−24
−30.4%
30−33
+30.4%
Fortnite 21−24
−28.6%
27−30
+28.6%
Forza Horizon 4 27−30
−29.6%
35−40
+29.6%
Forza Horizon 5 14−16
−28.6%
18−20
+28.6%
Valorant 21−24
−28.6%
27−30
+28.6%

This is how GTX 1070 Max-Q and GTX 1060 3 GB compete in popular games:

  • GTX 1060 3 GB is 28% faster in 1080p
  • GTX 1060 3 GB is 30% faster in 1440p
  • GTX 1060 3 GB is 28% faster in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 17.46 24.08
Recency 27 June 2017 18 August 2016
Maximum RAM amount 8 GB 3 GB
Power consumption (TDP) 115 Watt 120 Watt

GTX 1070 Max-Q has an age advantage of 10 months, a 166.7% higher maximum VRAM amount, and 4.3% lower power consumption.

GTX 1060 3 GB, on the other hand, has a 37.9% higher aggregate performance score.

The GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 1070 Max-Q is a notebook card while GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is a desktop one.


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