GTX 1060 5GB for Blender
GPU with no usable Cycles benchmark recorded yet. Check its memory capacity and Blender compatibility before choosing it for rendering.
Last updated: May 26, 2026
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GTX 1060 5GB Blender benchmarks
Estimated time to render one benchmark frame · Lower is faster.
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About these estimates
Times estimate one frame of each benchmark scene from the same runs, Blender version and backend as the displayed Cycles score. The calculation uses 240 samples for Junkshop, 256 for Monster and 300 for Classroom, plus a 19% estimation buffer. Actual project render times vary. Results from different Blender versions may not be directly comparable.
Is GTX 1060 5GB good for Blender?
A concise editorial read on where this GPU looks strong, the tradeoffs to keep in mind, and who it suits best.
What stands out
- Affordable entry-level option for Blender users
- Decent performance for basic 3D rendering tasks
Tradeoffs to know
- Limited VRAM for large-scale projects
- Not ideal for complex scenes or high-resolution textures
Who should choose it
- GPU with no usable Cycles benchmark recorded yet. Check its memory capacity and Blender compatibility before choosing it for rendering.
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