[ MOBILE GRAPHICS PROCESSORS // IDENTIFIED COMPONENT ]
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop GPU 6 GB
GP106 / Pascal mobile, 2016. This entry identifies one model or reference configuration; related products and OEM variants are distinguished below.
MODEL / VARIANT: Laptop GTX 1060 differs from desktop GTX 1060 clocks/board power and from GTX 1060 Max-Q configurations. OEM cooling and vBIOS define sustained performance.
Recorded specifications
| Cataloged product | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop GPU 6 GB |
|---|---|
| Generation / core | GP106 / Pascal mobile, 2016 |
| Core & memory | GP106; 1280 CUDA cores; 6 GB GDDR5 on 192-bit interface; laptop clocks and TGP are set by system maker. |
| Host interface & I/O | Soldered laptop BGA in most systems; no standard desktop card connector. Outputs, Optimus mux and display routing depend on notebook motherboard. |
| Variant boundary | Laptop GTX 1060 differs from desktop GTX 1060 clocks/board power and from GTX 1060 Max-Q configurations. OEM cooling and vBIOS define sustained performance. |
| Archival identification | Record full part number, PCB or module revision, BIOS/firmware, device/subsystem IDs, driver version, adapters, physical condition and source-document edition. |
Compatibility, service & archival notes
Laptop GPU share chip family with desktop product but is not a drop-in desktop add-in card; Max-Q profiles are separate OEM design targets.
Use the exact laptop service manual and system firmware; inspect thermal module and memory pads. Record TGP/vBIOS and device ID; keep original OEM driver for graphics switching.
- Check signaling, slot keying, lane width, power pinout, board/module dimensions, case clearance, airflow and PSU requirements for the exact specimen.
- Use drivers supporting its device ID and target OS. Preserve original installer and firmware copies, and record their versions before changes.
- Do not energize boards with corrosion, cracks, damaged connectors, obstructed cooling or suspected shorts; document condition before bench testing.
Manufacturer, model & standards sources
- GeForce 10 series model listingModel/product-history reference; compare the exact card revision and nameplate.
- NVIDIA product/legacy driver documentationManufacturer or archived product/driver documentation; exact OEM board details may differ.
- PCI Express interface standardHost interface reference; confirm exact physical and electrical compatibility.
- Gamers Nexus — MSI GE62VR GTX 1060 Laptop Review & BenchmarkIndependent video review; treat as supplementary context, not primary manufacturer documentation.
Reference specifications do not supersede the board vendor's manual or nameplate. Performance figures are vendor claims unless explicitly identified as measured.