NVIDIA released the nvidia geforce gtx 1060 max-q mobile graphics chip on June 27th, 2017. The N17E-G1-A1 version of the chip. It was manufactured using a 16 nm process and is based on the GP106 graphics processor, which supports DirectX 12. All new games will run smoothly on the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q as a result. The GP106 graphics processor is a medium-sized chip with a 200 mm2 die area and 4,400 M transistors.
There are 1280 shaders, 80 texture mappers, and 48 ROPs in total. NVIDIA used a 192-bit memory interface to connect 6 GB of GDDR5 memory to the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q. The graphics processing unit operates at 1063 MHz. It also has the ability to be overclocked to 1480 MHz, while the memory operates at 2002 MHz (8 Gbps effective).
Design
The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is a Pascal series mobile high-end GPU. It is 10-15% slower than a standard GTX 1060 for laptops. Due to its cooling capabilities and design for thin and light laptops. The base (1063-1265 MHz) and boost (1341-1480 MHz) frequencies are both significantly lower. The boost frequency on the regular GTX 1060 is 1708 MHz, a -13% reduction. The memory clock, on the other hand, remains unchanged.
The chiclet-style, RGB-backlit keyboard on the laptop has remained unchanged. The keys are all nicely separated, so whether you’re banging away at the WASD cluster. The pecking away at an email, you won’t feel any strain. The precision touchpad on Windows 10 laptops is now slightly larger and just as satisfying to use thanks to its glass top.
This variant, however, differs from the standard GTX 1060 in more ways than just clock speed. High-end cooling techniques, a 40 dB fan noise limit, and voltage converters. Optimised for 1V operation are just a few of the features that distinguish Max-Q models (with clock adjustments to ensure this at all times).
Features
The GP106 chip was created using TSMC’s 16nm FinFET manufacturing process and boasts a number of cutting-edge features such as DisplayPort 1.4 (readiness), HDMI 2.0b, HDR, Simultaneous Multi-Projection (SMP), and enhanced H.265 video de- and encoding. Our article on the Pascal architecture describes several upgrades and new capabilities.
According to Nvidia, the Max-Q design’s power consumption of 60 to 70 Watts is significantly lower.
Despite its small size, the new Blade is packed with enough input/output devices to keep you going. On the left are USB 3.0, mini-DisplayPort, and HDMI 2.0 ports, while on the right are full-size USB 3.0 and Thunderbolt 3 ports. On the left side, there are two more USB Type-C 3.0 ports, a proprietary three-pin charging connector, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Wireless connectivity is supported via Bluetooth 5 and 802.11ac.
The question is whether the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is worthwhile to buy
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is compared to the 30 most popular Graphics Cards in this chart. A combination of high performance (yellow) and low cost (green) indicates excellent cost-effectiveness (green). The less overlap there is between the yellow and green bars, the higher the value.
Gameplays
The real-world tests show that the Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 is a top-tier gaming graphics card.
Conclusion
The available configuration options may appear overwhelming from this vantage point. You can get the Full HD (60Hz) model for $1,700, which comes with an Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q and 256GB of SSD storage. The Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q graphics and 512GB storage version costs £1,980, while the GTX 1070 256GB and 512GB storage versions cost £2,150 and £2,330, respectively, for the Full HD (144Hz) variant.
The 4K, touch-enabled model will be available for $2,899 (approximately £2,200 in UK terms) later this year. It has a 512GB SSD and an Nvidia GTX 1070 graphics card. The standard technology tax associated with living in the United Kingdom is lower than it was in the previous model.
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