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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC Review | 118 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250VRAM:6 GBMemory bus width:192 bitThermal Design Power (TDP):120 W

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC 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.

MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 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 85% of models
Score components

90%

4.8

Technical score

10%

8.2

User score

▼Worse than 85% of graphics cards
6.3

Value for money

Value for money
6.3/ 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 85% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

▼Worse than 85%
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%

3.0

Performance

24%

3.5

Memory

12%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11%

7.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.7

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

▼Worse than 87%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 64%
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Technical Specifications of graphics card MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC

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%

3.0

Performance

24%

3.5

Memory

12%

8.5

Power & Cooling

11%

7.5

Platform & Features

5%

8.7

Design

4%

8.3

Connectivity & Media

4.8
User score
User score
8.2/ 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
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

7.2

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.2
Popularity
Popularity
7.2/ 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 67% of models
Popularity:
MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC has a popularity score of 7.2 points, which is higher than that of 67.1% of products in this category.
7.2
Value for money
Value for money
6.3/ 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 85% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

9.2

Price

6.3
3DMark Time Spy benchmark score
4,000 points
Market range: <4k points – >34k points
This graphics card scores 4,000 points in 3DMark Time Spy, which is lower than 90.2% of graphics cards and equal to 0.2% of graphics cards.
3DMark Port Royal score
1,000 point
Market range: <0 points – >25k points
This graphics card scores 1,000 points in 3DMark Port Royal, which is lower than 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 0.1% of graphics cards.
PassMark (G3D) result
9,679 points
Market range: <7.7k points – >36k points
This graphics card scores 9,679 points in PassMark G3D, which is lower than 85.2% of graphics cards.
PassMark (DirectCompute) result
5,700 points
Market range: <3.1k points – >26.3k points
This graphics card scores 5,700 points in PassMark DirectCompute, which is lower than 80% of graphics cards.
Floating-point performance
4.51 TFLOPS
Market range: <4.38 TFLOPS – >57.42 TFLOPS
This graphics card delivers 4.51 TFLOPS floating-point performance, which is lower than that of 89.6% 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
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
This graphics card supports PCIe 3, which is older than on 77.7% of graphics cards and equal to 20.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe lanes
x16
This graphics card uses x16 PCIe lanes, which is more than 23.4% of graphics cards and equal to 76.6% of graphics cards.
DirectX version
12
This graphics card supports DirectX 12, which is older than on 81.8% of graphics cards and equal to 16.9% of graphics cards.
Vulkan version
1.4
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
This graphics card 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
3
Market range: <1 – >3
This graphics card offers 3 DisplayPort outputs, which is more than 21% of graphics cards and equal to 76.8% of graphics cards.
DisplayPort version
1.4
This graphics card 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
5.4 Gbps
Market range: <5.4 Gbps – >80 Gbps
This graphics card supports DisplayPort link rates up to 5.4 Gbps, which is slower than on 87.8% of graphics cards and equal to 6% of graphics cards.
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Thermal Design Power (TDP)
120 W
Market range: <60 W – >360 W
This graphics card 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
125 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card draws 125 W under peak load, which is lower than 84.6% of graphics cards and equal to 0.6% of graphics cards.
Recommended PSU wattage
400 W
Market range: <450 W – >850 W
This graphics card recommends a 400 W PSU, which is lower than that of 90.5% of graphics cards and equal to that of 2.6% of graphics cards.
Board power limit
153 W
Market range: <100 W – >400 W
This graphics card has a board power limit of 153 W, which is lower than that of 75.3% of graphics cards.
PCIe power spec
75 W
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Size
188x 116x 40 mm
Length
247 mm
Market range: <200 mm – >350 mm
This graphics card is 247 mm long, which is shorter than 70.8% of graphics cards and equal in length to 0.8% of graphics cards.
Height
115 mm
Market range: <109 mm – >146 mm
This graphics card is 115 mm tall, which is shorter than 72.4% of graphics cards and equal in height to 1.7% of graphics cards.
Slot width
2 slot/s
Market range: <2 slot/s – >3.25 slot/s
This graphics card occupies 2 slot/s, which is slimmer than 53.4% of graphics cards and equal in width to 42.5% of graphics cards.
Weight
484 g
Market range: <500 g – >2k g
This graphics card weighs 484 g, which is lighter than 92.3% of graphics cards.
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MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC vs the average graphics card

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  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    400 W vs 650 W
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2002 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 38 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    247 mm vs 285 mm
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 10 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115 mm vs 125 mm
  • 32% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (153 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    153 W vs 225 W
  • 2.12x cheaper
    MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC is cheaper than the average graphics card (£250 vs £530).
    £250 vs £530
  • 2.2% higher user score
    User score
    8.2/ 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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    ▼
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    MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC
    the average graphics card
    MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC has a higher user score than the average graphics card (8.18 vs 8.000).
    8.18 vs 8
  • 14.4% faster VRAM clock
    This graphics card has a higher VRAM clock than the average graphics card (2002 MHz vs 1750 MHz). The average graphics card runs its VRAM at 1750 MHz.
    2,002 MHz vs 1,750 MHz
  • 1 more DVI outputs
    This graphics card has more DVI outputs than the average graphics card (1 vs 0). The average graphics card has 0 DVI outputs.
    1 vs 0
  • 38.5% lower PSU requirement
    This graphics card has a lower PSU requirement than the average graphics card (400 W vs 650 W). The average graphics card has a PSU requirement of 650 W.
    400 W vs 650 W
  • 44.2% lower TDP
    This graphics card 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
  • 32% lower board power limit
    This graphics card has a lower board power limit than the average graphics card (153 W vs 225 W). The average graphics card has a board power limit of 225 W.
    153 W vs 225 W
  • 0.5 slot/s slimmer design
    This graphics card 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
  • 38 mm shorter card length
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (247 mm vs 285 mm). The average graphics card has a length of 285 mm.
    247 mm vs 285 mm
  • 10 mm lower card height
    This graphics card is shorter than the average graphics card (115 mm vs 125 mm). The average graphics card has a height of 125 mm.
    115 mm vs 125 mm
  • 52.6% lighter card weight
    This graphics card is lighter than the average graphics card (484 g vs 1021 g). The average graphics card weighs 1021 g.
    484 g vs 1,021 g
  • 29.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1759 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,759 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 6 GB less VRAM
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    80 vs 184
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • 13.7% worse value for money
    MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC has worse value for money than the average graphics card (6.33 vs 7.2).
    6.33 vs 7.2
  • 29.8% lower boost clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower boost GPU clock than the average graphics card (1759 MHz vs 2505 MHz). The average graphics card has a boost GPU clock of 2505 MHz.
    1,759 MHz vs 2,505 MHz
  • 40 fewer ray tracing cores
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has fewer TMUs than the average graphics card (80 vs 184). The average graphics card has 184 TMUs.
    80 vs 184
  • 67.6% lower texture rate
    This graphics card has a lower texture rate than the average graphics card (123.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s). The average graphics card has a texture rate of 381.2 GTexel/s.
    123.5 GTexel/s vs 381.2 GTexel/s
  • 144 fewer AI cores
    This graphics card has fewer AI cores than the average graphics card (0 vs 144). The average graphics card has 144 AI cores.
    0 vs 144
  • 54.6% lower pixel rate
    This graphics card has a lower pixel rate than the average graphics card (74.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s). The average graphics card has a pixel rate of 163.2 GPixel/s.
    74.1 GPixel/s vs 163.2 GPixel/s
  • 80.6% lower FP32 performance
    This graphics card has a lower FP32 performance than the average graphics card (4.4 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS). The average graphics card has FP32 performance of 22.57 TFLOPS.
    4.38 TFLOPS vs 22.57 TFLOPS
  • 19.6% lower base clock speed
    This graphics card has a lower base GPU clock than the average graphics card (1544 MHz vs 1920 MHz). The average graphics card has a base GPU clock of 1920 MHz.
    1,544 MHz vs 1,920 MHz
  • 16 fewer ROPs
    This graphics card has fewer ROPs than the average graphics card (48 vs 64). The average graphics card has 64 ROPs.
    48 vs 64
  • 57.3% lower PassMark score
    This graphics card has a lower PassMark score than the average graphics card (9679 points vs 22653 points). The average graphics card has a PassMark score of 22653 points.
    9,679 points vs 22,653 points
  • 72.7% lower gaming score
    This graphics card has a lower gaming score than the average graphics card (4000 points vs 14678.5 points). The average graphics card has a gaming score of 14678.5 points.
    4,000 points vs 14,678.5 points
  • 89.1% lower ray tracing score
    This graphics card has a lower ray tracing score than the average graphics card (1000 points vs 9166 points). The average graphics card has a ray tracing score of 9166 points.
    1,000 points vs 9,166 points
  • 80.4% lower compute throughput
    This graphics card 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.
    4.51 TFLOPS vs 22.98 TFLOPS
  • 52.8% lower compute score
    This graphics card has a lower compute score than the average graphics card (5700 points vs 12074 points). The average graphics card has a compute score of 12074 points.
    5,700 points vs 12,074 points
  • 70.8% lower FP64 performance
    This graphics card 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
  • 98.1% lower INT8 performance
    This graphics card has a lower INT8 performance than the average graphics card (4.5 TOPS vs 242 TOPS). The average graphics card has INT8 performance of 242 TOPS.
    4.5 TOPS vs 242 TOPS
  • 3,072 fewer FP32 units
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has a lower effective memory speed than the average graphics card (8008 MHz vs 19000 MHz). The average graphics card reaches an effective memory speed of 19000 MHz.
    8,008 MHz vs 19,000 MHz
  • 95.8% smaller L2 cache
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card does not support DLSS, the average graphics card does.
  • No ray tracing
    This graphics card does not support ray tracing, the average graphics card does.
  • Older PCIe version
    This graphics card supports an older PCIe version than the average graphics card (3 vs 4).
    3.0 vs 4.0
  • 7 older
    This graphics card was released earlier than the average graphics card (2016 vs 2023).
    July 2016
    2,016 vs 2,023
  • No mesh shaders
    This graphics card does not support mesh shaders, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older encoder generation
    This graphics card uses an older encoder generation than the average graphics card (4 vs 8). The average graphics card uses encoder generation 8.
    4 vs 8
  • Worse SAM support
    This graphics card offers worse SAM support than the average graphics card (no vs yes).
  • Older DirectX version
    This graphics card supports an older DirectX version than the average graphics card (12 vs 12 Ultimate).
    12 vs 12 Ultimate
  • No sampler feedback
    This graphics card does not support sampler feedback, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 80.8% fewer transistors
    This graphics card 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
  • No AV1 encoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 encoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No AV1 decoding
    This graphics card does not support AV1 decoding, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • No DSC support
    This graphics card does not support DSC, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • Older DisplayPort version
    This graphics card supports an older DisplayPort version than the average graphics card (1.4 vs 1.4a).
    1.4 vs 1.4a
  • Narrower decode codec support
    This graphics card 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 HDMI version
    This graphics card supports an older HDMI version than the average graphics card (2.0b vs 2.1).
    2.0b vs 2.1
  • Narrower encode codec support
    This graphics card supports narrower hardware encode codec support than the average graphics card (H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9).
    H.264/H.265/VP9 vs H.264/H.265/AV1/VP9
  • Older HDCP version
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card 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
    This graphics card has a lower NVDEC generation than the average graphics card (3 vs 6). The average graphics card offers NVDEC generation 6.
    3 vs 6
  • 73% lower DisplayPort bandwidth
    This graphics card has a lower DisplayPort bandwidth than the average graphics card (5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps). The average graphics card has DisplayPort bandwidth of 20 Gbps.
    5.4 Gbps vs 20 Gbps
  • 1 fewer fans
    This graphics card has fewer fans than the average graphics card (2 vs 3).
    2 vs 3
  • No dual BIOS
    This graphics card does not include dual BIOS, the average graphics card does.
  • No fan stop
    This graphics card does not support fan stop, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes
  • 28 dB noisier at idle
    This graphics card has a higher idle noise level than the average graphics card (28 dB vs 0 dB). The average graphics card has an idle noise level of 0 dB.
    28 dB vs 0 dB
  • No backplate
    This graphics card does not include a backplate, the average graphics card does.
    No vs yes

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as one of the best price-to-performance cards for 1080p gaming
  • Comes factory overclocked, providing a performance boost over the reference Founders Edition models
  • Effective dual-fan cooling system that keeps temperatures low (around 60-65°C under load)
  • Quiet operation; fans remain silent at idle and are barely audible even during heavy gaming sessions
  • Power efficient with relatively low requirements, typically only needing a 400-450W power supply
  • Sturdy build quality, with some variants featuring a protective metal backplate to prevent GPU sag

What we don't like about MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC

  • Lacks SLI support, preventing users from using dual graphics card configurations
  • Struggles with modern AAA titles at 4K resolution or ultra-high settings in 2025/2026
  • Physical size can be quite large, potentially requiring a mid-tower or larger case for a comfortable fit
  • Some users reported occasional reliability issues, such as fan failure after long-term use or the need for RMAs
  • The 3GB VRAM variant is significantly less 'future-proof' compared to the 6GB model for modern texture-heavy games

Verdict

The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 OC is a factory-overclocked graphics card based on the NVIDIA Pascal architecture, featuring 1,280 CUDA cores and a 192-bit memory interface. Typically equipped with 6GB of GDDR5 VRAM (8,008 MHz), it operates at a base clock of 1,544 MHz and a boost clock of 1,759 MHz, powered by a single 6-pin connector with a 120W TDP. Key advantages include its reliable dual-fan cooling system, excellent 1080p gaming performance, and quiet operation under load. However, main drawbacks include its lack of SLI support for multi-GPU setups and limited performance for modern AAA titles at 1440p or 4K resolutions.

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