GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

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 4060 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 4060 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 160W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 4060 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 equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
❌GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick here because the hardware is newer and the feature stack is stronger.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 56.8 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $399 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

2023

Why buy it

✅70.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 56.8 vs 0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌39.1% higher power demand at 160W vs 115W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 70.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 177.6% in PassMark G3D (22,651 vs 8,160), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution (2023) and DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation (2023), while GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, and 34 vs 24 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 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 4060 Ti's 22,651 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 177.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti uses Ada Lovelace, both on a 5 nm process. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 2535 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 34 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) with 96 Tensor cores vs 136.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
G3D Mark Score	8,160	22,651+178%
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	5 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	3072	4352+42%
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.61 TFLOPS	22.06 TFLOPS+90%
Boost Clock	1890 MHz	2535 MHz+34%
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	96	136+42%
L1 Cache	3 MB	4.3 MB+43%
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB
Ray Tracing Cores	24	34+42%
Tensor Cores	96	136+42%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is support for DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti supports the newer DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 3.5 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 3.5 + Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 3.5)
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 4060 Ti carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 4060 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 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and 128-bit on the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	32 MB	32 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 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 4060 Ti
DirectX	12	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 (Mobile)) vs 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	8th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	5th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti's 160W — a 32.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 70°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)	GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
TDP	115W-28%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W-9%	550W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70	70°C
Perf/Watt	71.0	141.6+99%