P106-100 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB with P106-100, including specs and performance data.

GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB
2017
6 GB GDDR5, 80 Watt
15.32

P106-100 outperforms GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB by a moderate 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking348323
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Power efficiency13.189.76
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)Pascal (2016−2021)
GPU code nameGP106GP106
Market segmentLaptopWorkstation
Release date27 June 2017 (7 years ago)19 June 2017 (7 years ago)

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores12801280
Core clock speed1063 MHz1506 MHz
Boost clock speed1480 MHz1709 MHz
Number of transistors4,400 million4,400 million
Manufacturing process technology16 nm16 nm
Power consumption (TDP)80 Watt120 Watt
Texture fill rate118.4136.7
Floating-point processing power3.789 TFLOPS4.375 TFLOPS
ROPs4848
TMUs8080

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizelargeno data
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Lengthno data250 mm
Widthno data2-slot
Supplementary power connectorsNone1x 6-pin

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount6 GB6 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit192 Bit
Memory clock speed2002 MHz2002 MHz
Memory bandwidth192.2 GB/s192.2 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display ConnectorsNo outputsNo outputs
G-SYNC support+-

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Ready+no data

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
Shader Model6.46.4
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan1.2.1311.2.131
CUDA6.16.1

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB 15.32
P106-100 17.01
+11%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB 5891
P106-100 6541
+11%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD80
−6.3%
85−90
+6.3%
1440p15
−6.7%
16−18
+6.7%
4K30
+0%
30−35
+0%

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−33
+0%
30−33
+0%
Elden Ring 45−50
−6.4%
50−55
+6.4%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 50−55
−10%
55−60
+10%
Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−33
+0%
30−33
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 60−65
−4.8%
65−70
+4.8%
Metro Exodus 40−45
−7.1%
45−50
+7.1%
Red Dead Redemption 2 35−40
−8.1%
40−45
+8.1%
Valorant 60−65
−6.6%
65−70
+6.6%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 50−55
−10%
55−60
+10%
Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−33
+0%
30−33
+0%
Dota 2 56
−7.1%
60−65
+7.1%
Elden Ring 45−50
−6.4%
50−55
+6.4%
Far Cry 5 55−60
−7.1%
60−65
+7.1%
Fortnite 92
−8.7%
100−105
+8.7%
Forza Horizon 4 60−65
−4.8%
65−70
+4.8%
Grand Theft Auto V 84
−7.1%
90−95
+7.1%
Metro Exodus 40−45
−7.1%
45−50
+7.1%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 175
−8.6%
190−200
+8.6%
Red Dead Redemption 2 35−40
−8.1%
40−45
+8.1%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 45−50
−6.4%
50−55
+6.4%
Valorant 60−65
−6.6%
65−70
+6.6%
World of Tanks 190−200
−6.6%
210−220
+6.6%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 50−55
−10%
55−60
+10%
Counter-Strike 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 30−33
+0%
30−33
+0%
Dota 2 55−60
−9.1%
60−65
+9.1%
Far Cry 5 55−60
−7.1%
60−65
+7.1%
Forza Horizon 4 60−65
−4.8%
65−70
+4.8%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 48
−4.2%
50−55
+4.2%
Valorant 60−65
−6.6%
65−70
+6.6%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 21−24
−9.1%
24−27
+9.1%
Elden Ring 24−27
+0%
24−27
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 21−24
−4.3%
24−27
+4.3%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 130−140
−7.9%
150−160
+7.9%
Red Dead Redemption 2 12−14
−7.7%
14−16
+7.7%
World of Tanks 100−110
−2.8%
110−120
+2.8%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 30−35
+3.3%
30−33
−3.3%
Counter-Strike 2 12−14
−7.7%
14−16
+7.7%
Cyberpunk 2077 10−12
−9.1%
12−14
+9.1%
Far Cry 5 35−40
−8.1%
40−45
+8.1%
Forza Horizon 4 35−40
−8.1%
40−45
+8.1%
Metro Exodus 30−35
−2.9%
35−40
+2.9%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 20−22
−5%
21−24
+5%
Valorant 35−40
−5.3%
40−45
+5.3%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 10−12
−9.1%
12−14
+9.1%
Dota 2 54
−1.9%
55−60
+1.9%
Elden Ring 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 54
−1.9%
55−60
+1.9%
Metro Exodus 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 57
−5.3%
60−65
+5.3%
Red Dead Redemption 2 10−11
+0%
10−11
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 54
−1.9%
55−60
+1.9%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 10−12
−9.1%
12−14
+9.1%
Cyberpunk 2077 4−5
+0%
4−5
+0%
Dota 2 27−30
+0%
27−30
+0%
Far Cry 5 18−20
−10.5%
21−24
+10.5%
Fortnite 24
+0%
24−27
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 21−24
−9.1%
24−27
+9.1%
Valorant 16−18
−5.9%
18−20
+5.9%

This is how GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB and P106-100 compete in popular games:

  • P106-100 is 6% faster in 1080p
  • P106-100 is 7% faster in 1440p
  • A tie in 4K

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 15.32 17.01
Power consumption (TDP) 80 Watt 120 Watt

GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB has 50% lower power consumption.

P106-100, on the other hand, has a 11% higher aggregate performance score.

The P106-100 is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 6 GB is a notebook card while P106-100 is a workstation one.


Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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