GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs RTX A1000 Mobile

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 RTX A1000 Mobile

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

100%

#164

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

344%

#166

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

312%

#167

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

311%

#171

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

283%

#172

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

281%

#174

RTX A1000 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#177

GeForce GTX 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#179

Radeon R9 360

MSRP: $99|Avg: $55

97%

#180

GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $65

97%

#181

GeForce GTX 460M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

97%

#182

Radeon 6750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

96%

#183

GeForce GT 525M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

95%

#185

Radeon R5 (Bristol Ridge)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

95%

#187

GeForce MX550

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX A1000 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The RTX A1000 Mobile 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 RTX A1000 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Ampere (2020−2025) (8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+25%)	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX A1000 Mobile remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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

RTX A1000 Mobile Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and RTX A1000 Mobile

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.

RTX A1000 Mobile

The RTX A1000 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 30 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 630 MHz to 1140 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,463 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the RTX A1000 Mobile reaches 9,463 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the RTX A1000 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,048 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 4.669 TFLOPS (RTX A1000 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1140 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
G3D Mark Score	9,175	9,463+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.375 TFLOPS	4.669 TFLOPS+7%
Boost Clock	1709 MHz+50%	1140 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	0.47 MB	2 MB+326%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A1000 Mobile has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 25% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2 MB (RTX A1000 Mobile) — the RTX A1000 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
VRAM Capacity	5 GB+25%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	160-bit+25%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.2 (RTX A1000 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (RTX A1000 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (RTX A1000 Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the RTX A1000 Mobile's 60W — a 66.7% difference. The RTX A1000 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (RTX A1000 Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	RTX A1000 Mobile
TDP	120W	60W-50%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75-6%	80°C
Perf/Watt	76.5	157.7+106%