GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB

Reference GPU

Pascal GeForce GTX 10 Series Desktop Desktop GDDR5 2017 NVIDIA

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At a Glance

Entry Type: Reference GPU
Architecture: Pascal
Series: GeForce GTX 10 Series
GPU Die: GP106
Launch Date: 2017-12-26
CUDA Cores: 1,280
TMUs: 80
ROPs: 40
Memory: 5 GB GDDR5
Bus Width: 160-bit
TDP/TBP: 120 W
Rec. PSU: 300 W
Interface: PCIe 3.0 x16
Data Confidence: Partial

GPU Specs

Identity
Entry Type	Reference GPU
Official Name	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
GPU Codename	GP106
Architecture	Pascal
Launch Date	2017-12-26
Market Segment Notes	Desktop in GeForce GTX 10 Series
Core Specs
GPU Die	GP106
Chip Variant / Package	BGA-2173
Process Node	TSMC 16 nm
Transistor Count	4.4 billion
Die Size	200 mm²
CUDA Cores	1280
SM Count	10
TMUs	80
ROPs	40
Base Clock	1,506 MHz
Boost Clock	1,709 MHz
Pixel Fillrate	68.36 GP/s
Texture Fillrate	136.7 GT/s
FP32 Throughput	4.38 TFLOPS
FP16 Throughput	0.07 TFLOPS
FP64 Throughput	0.14 TFLOPS
Memory
Memory Size	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5
Memory Bus Width	160-bit
Memory Clock	2,002 MHz
Memory Bandwidth	160.2 GB/s
L2 Cache	1 MB
L1 Cache	48 KB
Board and Display
TDP / TBP	120 W
Recommended PSU	300 W
Power Connectors	1x 6-pin
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16
Display Outputs	1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a
Slot Width	Dual-slot, 250 mm length
Card Length	250 mm
Board Partner Model	Reference or OEM specification
Reference Design	NVIDIA reference design
Board Partner Notes	Exact retail board models can differ in cooler, PCB, clocks, display outputs, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.
Software
CUDA Compute Capability	6.1
Shader Model	6.8
DirectX Support	DirectX 12.1
Vulkan Support	Vulkan 1.4
OpenGL Support	OpenGL 4.6
OpenCL Support	OpenCL 3.0
Driver Branch Notes	Driver support depends on architecture, operating system, and current NVIDIA driver branch.
Windows Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA driver branch and OEM support policy for this exact GPU.
Linux Support Notes	Check the current NVIDIA Linux driver branch, distribution packages, and kernel compatibility for this exact GPU.

Overview

GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is an NVIDIA GPU entry in the GeForce GTX 10 Series family. It is listed with Pascal architecture and GP106 silicon.

Key reference data: 1,280 CUDA cores/shaders, 5 GB GDDR5 memory, 160-bit memory bus, 120 W board power class.

Board-partner cards can vary in cooler, PCB, display outputs, clocks, BIOS behavior, and power connector layout.

Collector Notes

For archival use, record the exact board-partner SKU, PCB revision, VBIOS, cooler, slot width, memory configuration, power connectors, display outputs, factory clocks, and any regional or OEM markings.

Used-Market Caution

Before buying used, verify the exact model and memory size, stress-test for artifacts, inspect fans, pads, screws, and power connectors, confirm display outputs, check driver support, and be wary of mined, flashed, or counterfeit listings.

Known Issues

Known issues pending source review.

SourcesPartial

Sources reviewed: 2026-06-20

This entry is still being source-checked.

Specifications are currently based on reference/spec-dump sources. Historical notes require additional source review.

Data confidence and source status

Partial entry. Core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.

Verified: core specifications and historical notes have been reviewed against listed sources.
Partial: core specifications may be present, but history, variant notes, known issues, and source review may be incomplete.
Imported: spec-only imported entry pending editorial source review.
Needs source review: narrative notes are incomplete until reviewed.

Independent reference sources

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Derived datasets and spec dumps

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