Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| GPU Architecture | NVIDIA Pascal GP106-400-A1 — 16nm FinFET |
| PCI Device ID | 0x1C03 (GP106-400-A1) |
| SubVendor ID | 0x19DA (Zotac) / SubSystem 0x1503 (AMP) |
| CUDA Cores | 1280 (10 SM units) |
| Base Clock | 1506 MHz (AMP: 1594 MHz) |
| Boost Clock | 1708 MHz (AMP: 1809 MHz) |
| Memory | 6 GB GDDR5 — 192-bit |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s |
| TDP (stock) | 120W (AMP BIOS: ~130W) |
| Power Connectors | 1× 8-pin (AMP Edition — reference uses 6-pin) |
| Flash Tool | nvflash 5.770+ |
| BIOS Editor | NiBiTor 6.x |
AMP vs Reference BIOS Comparison
The core difference between the Zotac AMP Edition BIOS and the reference GTX 1060 BIOS is in the power policy table. NiBiTor's PowerPolicy tab shows the AMP BIOS ceiling approximately 10W higher than reference — from 120W to 130W Base Power. This gives Pascal's GPU Boost 3.0 algorithm more headroom to sustain higher boost clocks under thermal and power budget constraints.
The AMP Edition's factory P-state clock table in NiBiTor's Performance tab shows the maximum GPU clock P-state set at 1809 MHz, compared to 1708 MHz in reference firmware. This is simply the boost offset Zotac has applied — the silicon is the same GP106-400-A1 die that NVIDIA provides to all AIB partners, binned identically.
SubVendor ID Cross-Reference
The GP106 ecosystem produced a significant number of SubVendor ID variants across Zotac's own product line. The AMP Edition (0x19DA:0x1503) differs from the Zotac Mini (0x19DA:0x1501), the standard OC (0x19DA:0x1502), and the AMP Extreme (0x19DA:0x1504). BIOS cross-flash between these variants requires explicit verification — the power delivery, thermal, and clock configurations differ sufficiently that cross-variant BIOS application can produce instability.
AMP vs AMP Extreme BIOS
The AMP Extreme variant (0x19DA:0x1504) has a larger PCB with enhanced VRM. Its BIOS is not compatible with the standard AMP Edition (0x19DA:0x1503). nvflash will reject the SubSystem ID mismatch with --check. Cross-flashing requires explicitly bypassing this check with --force, which removes the safety net — not recommended unless SubVendor ID compatibility has been manually confirmed.
Comparison with PNY GTX 1060
The PNY GTX 1060 represents a near-reference baseline for the GP106 platform — stock clocks, 6-pin connector, reference power limits. Comparing the two BIOS files in NiBiTor clearly shows how a factory overclock BIOS differs from reference: higher clock P-state entries in the performance table, higher power limit ceiling in the power policy table, and distinct SubVendor IDs that lock cross-flash without explicit override.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Zotac GTX 1060 AMP SubVendor ID?
Zotac GTX 1060 AMP Edition uses SubVendor ID 0x19DA (Zotac Technology) with PCI Device ID 0x1C03 (GP106-400-A1) under NVIDIA Vendor ID 0x10DE. The AMP Edition SubSystem ID is 0x1503, distinguishing it from Zotac's Mini and standard variants in nvflash compatibility checks.
Does the Zotac GTX 1060 AMP have a higher power limit BIOS?
Yes — Zotac's AMP Edition BIOS ships with a factory power limit of approximately 130W versus the reference GTX 1060 120W TDP. The AMP's 8-pin power connector provides headroom for this elevated power target. NiBiTor confirms the power table ceiling is set higher in the AMP firmware compared to reference GTX 1060 BIOS.
What nvflash version works with GTX 1060?
nvflash 5.770 or later handles GTX 1060 GP106 operations. The GP106 Device ID 0x1C03 is recognized from nvflash 5.747 onward, but later versions have improved Pascal partition handling. Use --check first to confirm device recognition before any backup or flash operation.
Can I use a GTX 1060 3GB BIOS on a GTX 1060 6GB?
No. The GTX 1060 3GB uses GP106-300 with 9 SM units (1152 CUDA cores) and Device ID 0x1C02, while the 6GB uses GP106-400 with 10 SM units (1280 CUDA cores) and Device ID 0x1C03. Cross-flashing these variants risks persistent failure — nvflash will typically reject the incompatible device ID match.
How does the GP106 192-bit bus affect BIOS modification results?
The GTX 1060's 192-bit bus (vs GTX 1080's 256-bit) limits memory bandwidth to 192 GB/s at stock clocks. Pascal's GPU Boost 3.0 is sensitive to this constraint — the algorithm factors memory utilization into boost decision-making. Power limit modification via NiBiTor yields clock stability improvements rather than memory throughput gains, unlike Polaris timing strap work.
