GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
VS
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

2017Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1709 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020Core: 1410 MHzBoost: 1665 MHz

Popular choices:

RTX 4060•RTX 3060•RTX 4060 Ti•RTX 3070•GTX 1650•RTX 3060 Ti•RTX 4070•RTX 3050•RX 7600•RTX 4070 Ti

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
120
9,175
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 960
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
brand logoRTX 4000 Ada Generation
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
200
20,312
+121.4%
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060 (Mobile)
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 5090 Mobile
brand logoRTX 5000 Ada Generation

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
100%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
96%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
95%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
95%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
94%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
93%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
93%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
92%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
91%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
90%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
90%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
89%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
88%
#15
Radeon RX 6500 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $150
88%
#16
GeForce RTX 3070
MSRP: $499|Avg: $200
88%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 121.4% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (8 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB.

InsightGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Performance
❌Lower raw frame rates (-121.4%)
✅Leading raw performance (+121.4%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (250mm)
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $280 for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, it costs 77% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 94.6% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Cost Efficiency
✅Better overall value (+94.6%)
❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
✅More affordable ($65)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($280)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low129 FPS
medium105 FPS
high83 FPS
ultra66 FPS
1440p
low78 FPS
medium65 FPS
high54 FPS
ultra44 FPS
4K
low32 FPS
medium27 FPS
high23 FPS
ultra17 FPS
Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080p
low158 FPS
medium130 FPS
high116 FPS
ultra109 FPS
1440p
low141 FPS
medium101 FPS
high90 FPS
ultra83 FPS
4K
low77 FPS
medium58 FPS
high51 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low181 FPS
medium130 FPS
high104 FPS
ultra74 FPS
1440p
low94 FPS
medium70 FPS
high53 FPS
ultra39 FPS
4K
low41 FPS
medium30 FPS
high24 FPS
ultra18 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080p
low459 FPS
medium418 FPS
high340 FPS
ultra291 FPS
1440p
low318 FPS
medium278 FPS
high220 FPS
ultra182 FPS
4K
low152 FPS
medium130 FPS
high99 FPS
ultra82 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low413 FPS
medium330 FPS
high275 FPS
ultra206 FPS
1440p
low310 FPS
medium248 FPS
high206 FPS
ultra155 FPS
4K
low153 FPS
medium132 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra92 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080p
low700 FPS
medium600 FPS
high500 FPS
ultra450 FPS
1440p
low686 FPS
medium548 FPS
high457 FPS
ultra343 FPS
4K
low428 FPS
medium344 FPS
high290 FPS
ultra229 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low155 FPS
medium141 FPS
high118 FPS
ultra107 FPS
1440p
low129 FPS
medium123 FPS
high103 FPS
ultra86 FPS
4K
low97 FPS
medium86 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra45 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080p
low487 FPS
medium412 FPS
high388 FPS
ultra349 FPS
1440p
low458 FPS
medium387 FPS
high375 FPS
ultra333 FPS
4K
low293 FPS
medium254 FPS
high255 FPS
ultra211 FPS
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 1 2020. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 4864 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 38 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,312 points. Launch price was $399.

⚡

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 121.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1665 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score
9,175
20,312+121%
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
1280
4864+280%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.375 TFLOPS
16.2 TFLOPS+270%
Boost Clock
1709 MHz+3%
1665 MHz
ROPs
40
80+100%
TMUs
80
152+90%
L1 Cache
0.47 MB
4.8 MB+921%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB
4 MB+220%
✨

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
💾

Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 180% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Bus width: 160-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity
5 GB
8 GB+60%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
160 GB/s
448 GB/s+180%
Bus Width
160-bit
256-bit+60%
L2 Cache
1.25 MB
4 MB+220%
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs
H.264,H.265,VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1
🔌

Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 242mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP
120W-40%
200W
Recommended PSU
400W-33%
600W
Power Connector
6-pin
8-pin
Length
250mm
242mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75
75
Perf/Watt
76.5
101.6+33%
💰

Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $280. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 76.8% less ($215 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 72.5 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 94.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 5GBGeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP
$249-38%
$399
Avg Price (30d)
$65-77%
$280
Performance per Dollar
141.2+95%
72.5
Codename
GP106
GA104
Release
December 26 2017
December 1 2020
Ranking
#289
#73