GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

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. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #11 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. 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 GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

113%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

103%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

102%

#11

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

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100%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#14

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

92%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

91%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

97%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

94%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

85%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

81%

#29

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

77%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 61.4% 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 (Mobile).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-61.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+61.4%)
Longevity	Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm)	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU 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 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.

GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 12 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 170W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,170 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 13,170 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU leads by 61.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 3,584 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12.74 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1777 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 28 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) with 96 Tensor cores vs 112.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
G3D Mark Score	8,160	13,170+61%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	3584+17%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	12.74 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+6%	1777 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	112+17%
L1 Cache	3 MB	3.5 MB+17%
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	28+17%
Tensor Cores	96	112+17%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	336 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB+967%	3 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (5th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (7th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC (5th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU's 170W — a 38.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs Mobile. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75°C.