Detailed gaming performance comparison
Reference CPU: Intel Core i5-11400
| Spec | GTX 1060 6GB | GTX 970 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| TDP | 120W | 145W |
| Tier | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Score 1080p | 23 | 17 |
| Score 1440p | 17 | 13 |
| Score 4K | 9 | 6 |
| Game | GTX 1060 6GB | GTX 970 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Theft Auto VI | 29FPS | 25FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Forza Horizon 6 | 33FPS | 29FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred | 36FPS | 31FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Crimson Desert | 30FPS | 25FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Fable | 31FPS | 26FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Subnautica 2 | 37FPS | 32FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Death Stranding 2: On the Beach | 32FPS | 28FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Pathologic 3 | 40FPS | 34FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Nioh 3 | 34FPS | 29FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
| Gothic 1 Remake | 34FPS | 29FPS | GTX 1060 6GB |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB wins in 10 out of 10 games
We recommend NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB as the best option for gaming.