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.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)

2023

Why buy it

✅Draws 115W instead of 200W, a 85W reduction.
✅More future proof: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 3060 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 50.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

2020

Why buy it

✅56.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 50.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌73.9% higher power demand at 200W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 56.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 148.9% in PassMark G3D (20,312 vs 8,160), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: a 5nm process instead of 8nm and a newer 2023 generation instead of 2020. That makes it the less risky pick as game demands keep moving.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and strong 1440p, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 20,312 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti leads by 148.9%. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti uses Ampere, both on 5 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4,864 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 16.2 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1665 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 38 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) with 96 Tensor cores vs 152.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	8,160	20,312+149%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ampere
Process Node	5 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	3072	4864+58%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	16.2 TFLOPS+40%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz+14%	1665 MHz
ROPs	48	80+67%
TMUs	96	152+58%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.8 MB+60%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	38+58%
Tensor Cores	96	152+58%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 3060 Ti gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	32 MB+700%	4 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_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 (Mobile)) vs NVENC (Ampere) (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC (Ampere). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	NVENC (Ampere)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	NVDEC (Ampere)
Codecs	H.264,H.265	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 3060 Ti's 200W — a 54% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 600W (GeForce RTX 3060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 242mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
TDP	115W-43%	200W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	242mm
Height	0mm	112mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70-7%	75
Perf/Watt	71.0	101.6+43%

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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) (2023 vs 2020).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP	—	$399
Codename	AD107	GA104
Release	January 3 2023	December 1 2020
Ranking	#102	#73

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