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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£55VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):120 W

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB Review: Compare 118 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Graphics cards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the graphics card's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best graphics cards on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

9.5

User score

▼Worse than 83% of graphics cards
6.7

Value for money

Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 74%
4.8

Technical score

Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components

44%

2.9

Performance

24%

3.6

Memory

12%

9.0

Power & Cooling

11%

7.6

Platform & Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

6.8

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 87%
9.5

User score

User score
9.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 97%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB

Technical score
Technical score
4.8/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Graphics cards category across these key areas: Performance, Memory, Platform & Features, Connectivity & Media, Power & Cooling, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare graphics cards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 87% of models
Score components:

44%

2.9

Performance

24%

3.6

Memory

12%

9.0

Power & Cooling

11%

7.6

Platform & Features

5%

9.2

Design

4%

6.8

Connectivity & Media

4.8
User score
User score
9.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 97% of models
Score components

70%

9.3

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
9.5
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the graphics card.
When it matters
When you prefer a graphics card that has already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.7/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the graphics card's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a graphics card that offers a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 74% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

10

Price

6.7
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
4,082 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB scores 4,082 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 90% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
0 points
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB scores 0 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 83.2% of graphics cards and equal to 16.8% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
9,795 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB scores 9,795 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 85.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
4,271 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB scores 4,271 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
4.53 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB delivers 4.53 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 89.4% of graphics cards and equal to that of 0.1% of graphics cards.
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VRAM
6 GB
Market range: <4 GB – >24 GB
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has 6 GB of VRAM, which is less than 82.6% of graphics cards and equal to 5.2% of graphics cards.
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR version
GDDR5
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB uses GDDR5 memory, which is older than on 85.9% of graphics cards and equal to 13.2% of graphics cards.
Memory bus width
192 bit
Market range: <64 bit – >384 bit
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB uses a 192 bit memory bus, which is narrower than that of 50.3% of graphics cards and equal to that of 18.8% of graphics cards.
Maximum memory bandwidth
192 GB/s
Market range: <168 GB/s – >960 GB/s
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB reaches 192 GB/s memory bandwidth, which is lower than that of 87.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.6% of graphics cards.
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PCI Express (PCIe) version
3
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12.1
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports DirectX 12.1, which is older than on 77.4% of graphics cards and equal to 4.4% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports Vulkan 1.4, which is more advanced than on 20.7% of graphics cards and equal to 79.3% of graphics cards.
OpenGL version
4.6
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports OpenGL 4.6, which is more advanced than on 1.9% of graphics cards and equal to 98.1% of graphics cards.
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Max displays supported
4
Market range: <4 – >4
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports up to 4 displays, which is more than 8.3% of graphics cards and equal to 88.9% of graphics cards.
Max digital resolution
7680x4320
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports a maximum digital resolution of 7680x4320, which is higher than that of 9% of graphics cards and equal to that of 91% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort outputs
1
Market range: <1 – >3
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB offers 1 DisplayPort outputs, which is fewer than 88.7% of graphics cards and equal to 8.6% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports DisplayPort 1.4, which is older than on 80.6% of graphics cards and equal to 13.3% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort link rates
8.1 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports DisplayPort link rates up to 8.1 Gbps, which is slower than on 65% of graphics cards and equal to 22.7% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
120 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a TDP of 120 W, which is lower than that of 83% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.3% of graphics cards.
Power consumption while under peak load
120 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB draws 120 W under peak load, which is lower than 85.5% of graphics cards and equal to 1.5% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
450 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB recommends a 450 W PSU, which is lower than that of 84.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
120 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a board power limit of 120 W, which is lower than that of 85.6% of graphics cards and equal to that of 1.4% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
120 W
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Size
223x 121x 39 mm
Length
223 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB is 223 mm long, which is shorter than 84.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.1% of graphics cards.
Height
121 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB is 121 mm tall, which is shorter than 56.8% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.9% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
907 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB weighs 907 g, which is lighter than 62.8% of graphics cards and equal in weight to 0.8% of graphics cards.
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GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB vs the average graphics card

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  • 4.58x faster VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 62 mm shorter card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB is shorter than the average graphics card (223 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    223 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 46.7% lower board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    120 W vs 225 W
  • 12 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (83 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    83 °C vs 95 °C
  • 19% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.52 vs 8.000).
    9.52 vs 8
  • 19% higher user score
    User score
    9.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the graphics card.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a graphics card performs in real use and how reliable it is in terms of performance, temperatures, noise, stability, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB
    the average graphics card
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB has a higher user score than the average graphics card (9.52 vs 8.000).
    9.52 vs 8
  • 9.64x cheaper
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB is cheaper than the average graphics card (£55 vs £530).
    £55 vs £530
  • 2.37x more popular
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB is more popular than the average graphics card (10 vs 4.2).
    10 vs 4.22
  • 4.58x faster VRAM clock
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (8008 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 2 more DVI outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (2 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    2 vs 0
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower TDP than the average graphics card (120 W vs 215 W). The average graphics card has a TDP of 215 W.
    120 W vs 215 W
  • 30.8% lower PSU requirement
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (450 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    450 W vs 650 W
  • 46.7% lower board power limit
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (120 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    120 W vs 225 W
  • 12 °C higher thermal ceiling
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher thermal ceiling than the average graphics card (83 °C vs 95 °C). The average graphics card has a thermal ceiling of 95 °C.
    83 °C vs 95 °C
  • 62 mm shorter card length
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB is shorter than the average graphics card (223 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    223 mm vs 285 mm
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB occupies fewer slots than the average graphics card (2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s). The average graphics card occupies 2.5 slot/s.
    2 slot/s vs 2.5 slot/s
  • 31.8% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1708 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,708 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 30 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    10 vs 40
  • 3.2x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    80 vs 184
  • 1 fewer fans
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 7.7% worse value for money
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.68 vs 7.2).
    6.68 vs 7.2
  • 31.8% lower boost clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1708 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,708 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer ray tracing cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 ray tracing cores.
    0 vs 40
  • 30 fewer compute units
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer compute units than the average graphics card (10 vs 40). The average graphics card has 40 compute units.
    10 vs 40
  • 104 fewer TMUs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    80 vs 184
  • 62.8% lower texture rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (141.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    141.7 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 54.2% lower pixel rate
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (74.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    74.7 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 79.9% lower FP32 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.5 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    4.53 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 19% lower base clock speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1556 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,556 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 56.8% lower PassMark score
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (9795 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    9,795 points vs 22,653 points
  • 72.2% lower gaming score
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4082 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    4,082 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 64.6% lower compute score
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (4271 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    4,271 points vs 12,074 points
  • 80.3% lower compute throughput
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower compute throughput than the average graphics card (4.5 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has compute throughput of 22.98 TFLOPS.
    4.53 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 70.8% lower FP64 performance
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower FP64 performance than the average graphics card (0.1 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP64 performance of 0.48 TFLOPS.
    0.14 TFLOPS vs 0.48 TFLOPS
  • 3,072 fewer FP32 units
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer FP32 units than the average graphics card (1,280 vs 4,352). The average graphics card has 4,352 FP32 units.
    1,280 vs 4,352
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer VRAM than the average graphics card (6 GB vs 12 GB). The average graphics card has 12 GB VRAM.
    6 GB vs 12 GB
  • 64 bit narrower memory bus
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a narrower memory bus than the average graphics card (192 bit vs 256 bit). The average graphics card has a memory bus width of 256 bit.
    192 bit vs 256 bit
  • 57.1% lower memory bandwidth
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower memory bandwidth than the average graphics card (192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s). The average graphics card has a memory bandwidth of 448 GB/s.
    192 GB/s vs 448 GB/s
  • 57.9% slower memory speed
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8000 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    8,000 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer L2 cache than the average graphics card (1 MB vs 24 MB). The average graphics card has 24 MB L2 cache.
    1 MB vs 24 MB
  • 62.5% smaller L1 cache
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer L1 cache than the average graphics card (48 vs 128). The average graphics card has 128 L1 cache.
    48 vs 128
  • 3.2x larger process node
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher process node than the average graphics card (16 nm vs 5 nm). The average graphics card uses a process node of 5 nm.
    16 nm vs 5 nm
  • No DLSS support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 7 older
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    July 2016
    2,016 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Worse SAM support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older encoder generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (6 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    6 vs 8
  • Older DirectX version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12.1 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12.1 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 80.8% fewer transistors
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer transistors than the average graphics card (4400 million vs 22900 million). The average graphics card has 22900 million transistors.
    4,400 million vs 22,900 million
  • Older FSR version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports an older FSR version than the average graphics card (3 vs 3.1).
    3.0 vs 3.1
  • 2 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card has 3 DisplayPort outputs.
    1 vs 3
  • No AV1 encoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DSC support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older HDMI version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2 vs 2.1).
    2.0 vs 2.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older DisplayPort version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower decode codec support
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports narrower hardware decode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1).
    H.264/H.265/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9/MPEG-2/VC-1
  • Older HDCP version
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports an older HDCP version than the average graphics card (2.2 vs 2.3).
    2.2 vs 2.3
  • 2 fewer monitors per output type
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB supports fewer monitors per output type than the average graphics card (1 vs 3). The average graphics card supports 3 monitors per output type.
    1 vs 3
  • Older NVDEC generation
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 1 fewer fans
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • 13 °C higher idle temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher idle temperature than the average graphics card (50 °C vs 37 °C). The average graphics card has an idle temperature of 37 °C.
    50 °C vs 37 °C
  • 10 °C higher load temperature
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB has a higher load temperature than the average graphics card (77 °C vs 67 °C). The average graphics card has a load temperature of 67 °C.
    77 °C vs 67 °C
  • No RGB lighting
    GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2x6GB does not include RGB lighting, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes

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What we like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB

  • Excellent 1080p performance for competitive and older AAA titles
  • Windforce 2X cooling system runs very quietly even under heavy load
  • Energy efficient with low power requirements (400W PSU recommended)
  • Compact dual-fan design fits easily into most standard PC cases
  • Maintains cool operating temperatures, often below 70°C
  • Solid build quality featuring a protective metal backplate

What we don't like about GIGABYTE GeForce GTX 1060 WINDFORCE 2X 6GB

  • Struggles with modern AAA games at high settings without upscaling
  • Plastic shroud design feels less premium than G1 Gaming or Strix variants
  • Lack of RGB lighting compared to other mid-range competitors
  • Orange accents on the shroud can be difficult to match with some builds
  • Limited overclocking headroom compared to cards with more robust power phases
  • Noticeable performance drop-off when attempting 1440p resolution

Verdict

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce 2X 6GB is a performance-tier graphics card based on the 16nm NVIDIA Pascal architecture, featuring 1,280 CUDA cores and 6GB of GDDR5 memory on a 192-bit bus. It operates with a boost clock of up to 1,797 MHz in OC mode and 1,771 MHz in gaming mode, supported by a 4+1 power phase design for enhanced stability. The dual-slot card is characterized by its Windforce 2X cooling system, which utilizes two 90mm alternate-spinning blade fans, a composite copper heat pipe with direct touch technology, and a protective backplate. Key pros include effective semi-passive cooling that keeps the fans silent under low loads, solid 1080p gaming performance, and a relatively low 120W TDP that requires only a single 6-pin power connector. Main cons include its dated performance in modern AAA titles, which often requires significant visual compromises or upscaling, and its lack of support for modern ray tracing (RTX) or DLSS technologies.

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