GPU comparison with benchmarksThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 (Maxwell 2.0) and has 4 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 224 GB/s.
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Pascal) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 192 GB/s. |
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GPUThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has the GM204-200-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 is based on the graphics chip GP106-400-A1, which comes from the Pascal architecture. |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 | Based on | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB |
GM204-200-A1 | GPU Chip | GP106-400-A1 |
Maxwell 2.0 | Architecture | Pascal |
13 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 10 |
1664 | Shader | 1280 |
56 | Render Output Units | 48 |
104 | Texture Units | 80 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 clocks at 1.753 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 7.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.002 GHz. |
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4 GB | Memory Size | 6 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
1.753 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.002 GHz |
7.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
224 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
256 bit | Memory Interface | 192 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.050 GHz | Base Clock | 1.506 GHz |
1.178 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.708 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is powered by 2 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 145 W. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 has 1 x 6-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 120 W. |
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145 W | TDP | 120 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
98 °C | Tjunction max | 94 °C |
2 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is equipped with a total of 1 Radial main fans. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 has 1 Radial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Radial | Fan-Type | Radial |
1 x 65 mm | Fan 1 | 1 x 65 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
0 dB | Noise (Idle) | dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0 | HDMI Ports | 1x HDMI v2.0b |
3x DP v1.2 | DP Ports | 3x DP v1.4 |
1 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 4096x2160 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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4096x2160 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12_1 |
No | Raytracing | No |
No | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
No | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
Decode | VP8 | No |
No | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 is connected to the system via PCIe 3 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 needs the space of 2 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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267 mm | Length | 250 mm |
111 mm | Height | 111 mm |
40 mm | Width | -- |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 2 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970 has been manufactured with a structure width of 28 nanometers since Q3/2014. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 came on the market in Q3/2016 and will have a structure width of 16 nanometers manufactured. |
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Q3/2014 | Release date | Q3/2016 |
299 $ | Launch Price | 249 $ (Reference) |
28 nm | Structure size | 16 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
4 GB GDDR5 |
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NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5
6 GB GDDR5 |