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GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 6 GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2016. 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: 10,063 points. Launch price was $299.
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 6 2023. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1237 MHz to 1492 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,125 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB scores 10,063 and the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile reaches 10,125 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1492 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,063 | 10,125 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2560+100% |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz+15% | 1492 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB. Bus width: 192-bit vs 96-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s+14% | 168 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+100% | 96-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo VP7 vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | 7th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP7 | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB draws 120W versus the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile's 60W — a 66.7% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 60W-50% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | Mobile |
| Length | 250mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-13% | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9 | 168.8+101% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | GP106 | GN20-P0-R 6 GB |
| Release | July 19 2016 | January 6 2023 |
| Ranking | #255 | #271 |
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