GeForce GTX 1050 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060: specs and benchmark comparison
Short verdict
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
Compare with AIRendering and compute
B +71.4%NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 leads in this scenario (up to 71.4% in comparable benchmarks).
No comparable benchmarks yet: gaming: rasterization, gaming: ray tracing, power efficiency.
Advantages
Only measured and rated values: a noticeable benchmark gap and specs where more is better.
Where GeForce GTX 1050 Ti is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Where GeForce GTX 1060 is better7
Blender Benchmark 2.82 55.4% lower155 s vs 240 s
Blender Benchmark 2.90 33.1% lower564 s vs 750 s
Blender Benchmark 3.1.0 71.4% faster384 samples/min vs 224 samples/min
Shader units 512 more1,280 (CUDA cores) vs 768 (CUDA cores)
Video memory 2 GB more6 GB vs 4 GB
Memory bus 64 bit more192 bit vs 128 bit
Memory bandwidth 79.9 GB/s more192 GB/s vs 112.1 GB/s
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions.
- B ahead by 55.4%
Blender Benchmark 2.82
GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti240.3 sGeForce GTX 1060154.6 sPosition among tested models (23, CUDA)
B · 155A · 2400200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is ahead by 55.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
240.3 s · community measurement, sample 51 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 51 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 234.79–244.31; submissions 2020-02-20 to 2021-01-21; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
154.6 s · community measurement, sample 26 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 26 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 152.99–157.63; submissions 2020-02-26 to 2020-06-06; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 33.1%
Blender Benchmark 2.90
GPU, classroom (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti750.3 sGeForce GTX 1060563.9 sPosition among tested models (25, CUDA)
B · 564A · 7500200400600800Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is ahead by 33.1% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
750.3 s · community measurement, sample 42 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 42 submissions (2 outliers excluded), interquartile range 729.86–762.18; submissions 2020-09-04 to 2021-01-28; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
563.9 s · community measurement, sample 20 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (5 outliers excluded), interquartile range 558.22–592.6; submissions 2020-09-04 to 2021-01-24; CUDA backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Render time of a single Cycles scene without synchronization. Median of submissions after filtering.
- B ahead by 71.4%
Blender Benchmark 3.1.0
GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) · samples/min, higher is better
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti224.2 samples/minGeForce GTX 1060384.3 samples/minPosition among tested models (38, OptiX)
A · 224B · 38402,0004,0006,0008,000Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, samples/min. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is ahead by 71.4% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
224.2 samples/min · community measurement, sample 28 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 28 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 193.5–229.65; submissions 2022-03-09 to 2022-07-04; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
384.3 samples/min · community measurement, sample 24 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 24 submissions (4 outliers excluded), interquartile range 362.1–392.78; submissions 2022-03-10 to 2022-06-27; OPTIX backend. Snapshot 2026-11-14.
difference = |A − B| ÷ the smaller value × 100%. The 5% noticeable threshold is a UX heuristic, not statistical significance.
Cycles render in Blender Benchmark. Median of the sum of samples per minute over three scenes after removing outliers.
Reference results (99)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 2,202.7 | 1,530.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 1,980.4 | 1,531.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 244.6 | 154.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 239.3 | 153.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 246.7 | 157.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 262.2 | 167.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 262.1 | 156.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 246.2 | 155 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 210.1 | 134.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 282 | 169.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 291.2 | 175.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 281 | 166.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 291 | 167.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 740.8 | 555.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, classroom (CUDA) | 714.7 | 543.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 724.1 | 548.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 736.9 | 561.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 765.4 | 524.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 713.6 | 531.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 649.9 | 485.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 889.8 | 586.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 927.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 948.2 | 623.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 499.3 | 314.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 484.7 | 308.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 496.8 | 316.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 504.2 | 321.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 513.6 | 322.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 493.1 | 309 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 497.5 | 309.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 528.7 | 330 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 566.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 613.6 | 327.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, koro (CUDA) | 863.8 | 606.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, koro (CUDA) | 830.5 | 610.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, koro (CUDA) | 830.1 | 605.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, koro (CUDA) | 807.5 | 595.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 760.2 | 541.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 760.2 | 543.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 773.5 | 544.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 635.9 | 379.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 905.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,414.9 | 888.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,228.3 | 867.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,252.9 | 874.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,278.6 | 895.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,342.2 | 926.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,271.1 | 880.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 1,168.2 | 816.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 1,443.6 | 891.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 1,483.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 1,577.2 | 906.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, victor (CUDA) | 14,116.7 | 1,781.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, victor (CUDA) | 9,729.6 | 1,463.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, victor (CUDA) | 7,575 | 1,505.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, victor (CUDA) | 8,373.1 | 1,591.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 9,266.8 | 1,238.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (CUDA) | 7,320 | 1,298.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 6,327.4 | 2,037.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 5,837.1 | 1,255.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 3,441.1 | 1,234.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 261.7 | 357.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 226.7 | 450.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 229 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 218 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 275.9 | 335.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 218.6 | 434.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 262.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 279.4 | 454 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 235.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 238.8 | 447 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 252.3 | 428.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 273.9 | 413.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 303.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 277.8 | 352.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 232 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 217.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 214.1 | 345.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 209.2 | 349.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 182.3 | 289 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 177.4 | 255 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 238 | 413.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 226.7 | 388.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 223.8 | 378.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 218.1 | 378.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 213.5 | 383 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 204 | 390.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 229.8 | 376.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 208.3 | 362.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 211 | 358.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 215.3 | 347.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 209 | 356.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 179.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 194.6 | 310.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | — | 297.5 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (CUDA) | — | 523.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 379.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | — | 831 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | — | 1,329.1 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
| Specification | A · GeForce GTX 1050 Ti | B · GeForce GTX 1060 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| GPU chip | GP107-400-A1 | no data | no data for B |
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal | equal |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 768 (CUDA cores) | 1,280 (CUDA cores) | B: 512 more |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,291 MHz | 1,506 MHz | B: 215 MHz more |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,392 MHz | 1,708 MHz | B: 316 MHz more |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 4 GB | 6 GB | B: 2 GB more |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | equal |
| Memory bus | 128 bit | 192 bit | B: 64 bit more |
| Memory bandwidthExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently. | 112.1 GB/s | 192 GB/s | B: 79.9 GB/s more |
| Power and dimensions | |||
| Board powerTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops. | 75 W (TDP) | 120 W (board power) | not directly comparable |
| Recommended PSU | no data | 400 W | no data for A |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 | differs |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | no data | 250 mm | no data for A |
| Thickness (slots) | no data | 2 | no data for A |
| Power connectors (reference) | no data | 1x 6-pin | no data for A |
Chip
GPU chip
AGP107-400-A1
Bno data
no data for BArchitecture
APascal
BPascal
equalShader units
A768 (CUDA cores)
B1,280 (CUDA cores)
B: 512 moreShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,291 MHz
B1,506 MHz
B: 215 MHz moreBoost clock
A1,392 MHz
B1,708 MHz
B: 316 MHz moreClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A4 GB
B6 GB
B: 2 GB moreMemory type
AGDDR5
BGDDR5
equalMemory bus
A128 bit
B192 bit
B: 64 bit moreMemory bandwidth
A112.1 GB/s
B192 GB/s
B: 79.9 GB/s moreExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently.
Power and dimensions
Board power
A75 W (TDP)
B120 W (board power)
not directly comparableTGP (NVIDIA) and TBP (AMD/Intel) are calculated differently; higher is not better. For laptops, the chip maker sets the range and the laptop maker picks the value, so the same chip behaves differently in different laptops.
Recommended PSU
Ano data
B400 W
no data for AInterface
APCIe 3.0 x16
BPCIe 3.0
differsLength (reference / Founders Edition)
Ano data
B250 mm
no data for APartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
Ano data
B2
no data for APower connectors (reference)
Ano data
B1x 6-pin
no data for A
“More” does not always mean “better”: higher power draw or size is a system requirement, not an advantage (such bars are dimmed).
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Questions and answers
How much video memory do NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 have?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: 4 GB GDDR5, 128-bit bus. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: 6 GB GDDR5, 192-bit bus.
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti: PCIe 3.0 x16. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: PCIe 3.0.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 leads in every scenario with comparable benchmarks: rendering and compute. This does not imply an advantage in tasks without benchmarks.
See also
Data sources (3)
- Wikipedia (English) — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 2026
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060checked November 7, 2026
- Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation) — benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.81a, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.82, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.83, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.90, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.91.2, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.92, benchmark Blender Benchmark 2.93.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.0.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.0.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.