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