GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs GTX 670M

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 670M with GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB, including specs and performance data.

GTX 670M
2012
1536 MB GDDR5, 75 Watt
4.55

GTX 1060 5 GB outperforms GTX 670M by a whopping 420% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

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

Place in the ranking661240
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency4.1813.59
ArchitectureFermi 2.0 (2010−2014)Pascal (2016−2021)
GPU code nameGF114GP106
Market segmentLaptopDesktop
Release date22 March 2012 (12 years ago)26 December 2017 (7 years ago)

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 cores3361280
Core clock speed598 MHz1506 MHz
Boost clock speedno data1709 MHz
Number of transistors1,950 million4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology40 nm16 nm
Power consumption (TDP)75 Watt120 Watt
Texture fill rate33.49136.7
Floating-point processing power0.8037 TFLOPS4.375 TFLOPS
ROPs2440
TMUs5680

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
Bus supportPCI Express 2.0no data
InterfaceMXM-B (3.0)PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data250 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsno data1x 6-pin
SLI options+-

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 amount1536 MB5 GB
Memory bus width192bit160 Bit
Memory clock speed1500 MHz2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth72.0 GB/s160.2 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++
HDCP+-
Maximum VGA resolutionUp to 2048x1536no data

Supported technologies

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

Optimus+-

API compatibility

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

DirectX12 API12 (12_1)
Shader Model5.16.4
OpenGL4.54.6
OpenCL1.11.2
VulkanN/A1.2.131
CUDA+6.1

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 670M 4.55
GTX 1060 5 GB 23.65
+420%

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 670M 1750
GTX 1060 5 GB 9091
+419%

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:

900p39
−413%
200−210
+413%
Full HD40
−400%
200−210
+400%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 12−14
−400%
65−70
+400%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Forza Horizon 4 20−22
−400%
100−105
+400%
Forza Horizon 5 8−9
−400%
40−45
+400%
Metro Exodus 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
−400%
70−75
+400%
Valorant 12−14
−400%
60−65
+400%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 12−14
−400%
65−70
+400%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Dota 2 14−16
−400%
75−80
+400%
Far Cry 5 21−24
−378%
110−120
+378%
Fortnite 24−27
−400%
130−140
+400%
Forza Horizon 4 20−22
−400%
100−105
+400%
Forza Horizon 5 8−9
−400%
40−45
+400%
Grand Theft Auto V 14−16
−400%
75−80
+400%
Metro Exodus 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
−413%
200−210
+413%
Red Dead Redemption 2 14−16
−400%
70−75
+400%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 14−16
−400%
75−80
+400%
Valorant 12−14
−400%
60−65
+400%
World of Tanks 91
−395%
450−500
+395%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 12−14
−400%
65−70
+400%
Counter-Strike 2 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Dota 2 14−16
−400%
75−80
+400%
Far Cry 5 21−24
−378%
110−120
+378%
Forza Horizon 4 20−22
−400%
100−105
+400%
Forza Horizon 5 8−9
−400%
40−45
+400%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 35−40
−413%
200−210
+413%
Valorant 12−14
−400%
60−65
+400%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 4−5
−350%
18−20
+350%
Grand Theft Auto V 4−5
−350%
18−20
+350%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 30−35
−416%
160−170
+416%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−367%
14−16
+367%
World of Tanks 30−35
−400%
160−170
+400%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 6−7
−400%
30−33
+400%
Counter-Strike 2 30−35
−416%
160−170
+416%
Cyberpunk 2077 5−6
−380%
24−27
+380%
Far Cry 5 10−11
−400%
50−55
+400%
Forza Horizon 4 7−8
−400%
35−40
+400%
Forza Horizon 5 6−7
−400%
30−33
+400%
Metro Exodus 2−3
−400%
10−11
+400%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 7−8
−400%
35−40
+400%
Valorant 12−14
−400%
65−70
+400%

4K
High Preset

Dota 2 16−18
−400%
80−85
+400%
Grand Theft Auto V 16−18
−400%
80−85
+400%
Metro Exodus 0−1 0−1
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 12−14
−400%
65−70
+400%
Red Dead Redemption 2 3−4
−367%
14−16
+367%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 16−18
−400%
80−85
+400%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 4−5
−350%
18−20
+350%
Cyberpunk 2077 2−3
−400%
10−11
+400%
Dota 2 16−18
−400%
80−85
+400%
Far Cry 5 5−6
−380%
24−27
+380%
Fortnite 4−5
−350%
18−20
+350%
Forza Horizon 4 3−4
−367%
14−16
+367%
Forza Horizon 5 2−3
−400%
10−11
+400%
Valorant 4−5
−350%
18−20
+350%

This is how GTX 670M and GTX 1060 5 GB compete in popular games:

  • GTX 1060 5 GB is 413% faster in 900p
  • GTX 1060 5 GB is 400% faster in 1080p

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 4.55 23.65
Recency 22 March 2012 26 December 2017
Maximum RAM amount 1536 MB 5 GB
Chip lithography 40 nm 16 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 75 Watt 120 Watt

GTX 670M has 60% lower power consumption.

GTX 1060 5 GB, on the other hand, has a 419.8% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 5 years, a 233.3% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 150% more advanced lithography process.

The GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 670M in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 670M is a notebook card while GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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