GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 960M: 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
A +179.7%NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 leads in this scenario (up to 179.7% 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 1060 is better3
Blender Benchmark 2.82 179.7% lower155 s vs 432 s
Memory bus 64 bit more192 bit vs 128 bit
Memory bandwidth 112 GB/s more192 GB/s vs 80 GB/s
Where GeForce GTX 960M is better0
No advantages found in our data.
Benchmarks
Results are compared within one benchmark, one version and the same conditions. Laptop chip results depend on the laptop model: its maker sets the power limit and cooling.
- A ahead by 179.7%
Blender Benchmark 2.82
GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) · s, lower is better
GeForce GTX 1060154.6 sGeForce GTX 960M432.3 sPosition among tested models (23, CUDA)
A · 155B · 4320200400600Each dot is one model’s median in this benchmark. The scale starts at zero, s. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is ahead by 179.7% in this benchmark.
About the measurement and source
- A · 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.
- B · NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M
432.3 s · community measurement, sample 20 · November 14, 2026
Blender Open Data (Blender Foundation)
Median of 20 submissions (0 outliers excluded), interquartile range 408.58–434.86; submissions 2020-02-23 to 2020-09-26; 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.
Reference results (95)
| Benchmark | A | B | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 1,530.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, barbershop_interior (CUDA) | 1,531.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 154.6 | 372.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 153.1 | 400.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 157.7 | 419.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 167.5 | 417.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 156.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 155 | 407 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (CUDA) | 134.1 | 322.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 169.2 | 466.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 175.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 166.2 | 459.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, bmw27 (OPTIX) | 167.8 | 468.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 555.1 | 3,918.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, classroom (CUDA) | 543.4 | 1,684.8 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 548.4 | 1,675.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 561.6 | 1,695.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 563.9 | 1,684.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 524.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 531.6 | 1,682.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (CUDA) | 485.5 | 1,425.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 586.4 | 1,632.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | 623.5 | 1,913.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 314.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 308.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 316.9 | 833.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 321.8 | 868.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 322.9 | 800.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 297.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 309 | 799.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (CUDA) | 309.1 | 864.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 330 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | 327.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, koro (CUDA) | 606.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, koro (CUDA) | 610.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, koro (CUDA) | 605.8 | 1,693.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, koro (CUDA) | 595.9 | 1,845.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (CUDA) | 541.2 | 1,471.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, koro (CUDA) | 523.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (CUDA) | 543.5 | 1,564.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (CUDA) | 544.6 | 1,549.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 379.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, koro (OPTIX) | 379.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 888.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 867.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 874.2 | 2,384.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 895.9 | 2,436.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 926.8 | 2,450 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 831 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 880.4 | 2,375.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (CUDA) | 816.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 891.7 | 2,517 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | 906.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,781.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.81aGPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,463.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.82GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,505.3 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.83GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,591.5 | 9,094.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,238.9 | 4,574.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 2.91.2GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,298.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, victor (CUDA) | 2,037.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (CUDA) | 1,255.7 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.90GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 1,234.9 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.93.1GPU, victor (OPTIX) | 1,329.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 357.7 | 201.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 450.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 335.1 | 170.1 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 434.4 | 153.2 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 454 | 79.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 447 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 428.5 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 413.2 | 145.6 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | 352.2 | 180.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 345.2 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 349.3 | 105.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 289 | 93.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 255 | 101.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.0.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 413.7 | 148.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 384.3 | 136.9 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 388.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.2.1GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 378.8 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 378.8 | 124.7 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 383 | 107.4 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 390.6 | 135.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 3.6.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 376.6 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 362.4 | 136.5 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 4.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 358.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.3.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 347.4 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.4.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 356.5 | 110.3 | reference |
| Blender Benchmark 5.1.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (OptiX / HIP / oneAPI / Metal) | 310.1 | — | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, classroom (OPTIX) | — | 1,621.6 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, fishy_cat (OPTIX) | — | 981.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, koro (OPTIX) | — | 1,600.3 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 2.92GPU, pavillon_barcelona (OPTIX) | — | 2,507.4 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 3.5.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 156.8 | no pair |
| Blender Benchmark 4.0.0GPU, sum of scenes monster + junkshop + classroom (CUDA) | — | 184.8 | no pair |
Each benchmark version has its own scale: numbers are compared only within a row.
Specifications
Chip maker values. The laptop maker sets the power limit and clocks in each laptop.
| Specification | A · GeForce GTX 1060 | B · GeForce GTX 960M | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | |||
| GPU chip | no data | GM107 | no data for A |
| Architecture | Pascal | Maxwell | differs |
| Shader unitsShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture. | 1,280 (CUDA cores) | no data | no data for B |
| Clocks | |||
| Base clock | 1,506 MHz | no data | no data for B |
| Boost clockClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit. | 1,708 MHz | no data | no data for B |
| Memory | |||
| Video memory | 6 GB | no data | no data for B |
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 | equal |
| Memory bus | 192 bit | 128 bit | A: 64 bit more |
| Memory bandwidthExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently. | 192 GB/s | 80 GB/s | A: 112 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. | 120 W (board power) | 65 W (TDP) | not directly comparable |
| Recommended PSU | 400 W | no data | no data for B |
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 | PCIe 3.0 x16 | differs |
| Length (reference / Founders Edition)Partner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU. | 250 mm | no data | no data for B |
| Thickness (slots) | 2 | no data | no data for B |
| Power connectors (reference) | 1x 6-pin | no data | no data for B |
Chip
GPU chip
Ano data
BGM107
no data for AArchitecture
APascal
BMaxwell
differsShader units
A1,280 (CUDA cores)
Bno data
no data for BShader unit counts are comparable only within one architecture.
Clocks
Base clock
A1,506 MHz
Bno data
no data for BBoost clock
A1,708 MHz
Bno data
no data for BClocks of different architectures do not reflect performance directly. For laptop chips, the clock depends on the laptop’s power limit.
Memory
Video memory
A6 GB
Bno data
no data for BMemory type
AGDDR5
BGDDR5
equalMemory bus
A192 bit
B128 bit
A: 64 bit moreMemory bandwidth
A192 GB/s
B80 GB/s
A: 112 GB/s moreExcludes cache (Infinity Cache / L2), which affects effective bandwidth differently.
Power and dimensions
Board power
A120 W (board power)
B65 W (TDP)
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
A400 W
Bno data
no data for BInterface
APCIe 3.0
BPCIe 3.0 x16
differsLength (reference / Founders Edition)
A250 mm
Bno data
no data for BPartner cards have different dimensions; check the specific SKU.
Thickness (slots)
A2
Bno data
no data for BPower connectors (reference)
A1x 6-pin
Bno data
no data for B
“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
Which PCIe interface do the cards use?
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060: PCIe 3.0. NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M: PCIe 3.0 x16.
Which is faster: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M?
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)
- NVIDIA — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060checked November 7, 2026
- Wikipedia (English) — specifications of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M, release date and launch pricechecked November 14, 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 3.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.6.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.1.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.3.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.5.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.0.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 3.2.1, benchmark Blender Benchmark 4.4.0, benchmark Blender Benchmark 5.1.0checked November 14, 2026
How we compare: methodology. Where the data comes from: sources.