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GeForce GTX 1060 (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.
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. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank 11 and the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is on rank 150, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
Performance Per Dollar Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) and Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
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.
Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design
The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 1215 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 60W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,119 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design reaches 8,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 5 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 5.599 TFLOPS (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1215 MHz. Ray tracing: 24 RT cores (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 36 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) with 96 Tensor cores vs 288.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,160 | 8,119 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Turing |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 12 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.61 TFLOPS+107% | 5.599 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1890 MHz+56% | 1215 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+30% | 2.3 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 24 | 36+50% |
| Tensor Cores | 96 | 288+200% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 6 GB of video memory. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 4 MB (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+700% | 4 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12 Ultimate (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 Ultimate |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 7th Gen (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs H.265,H.264 (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | NVENC 7th Gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | NVDEC 4th Gen |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | H.265,H.264 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design's 60W — a 62.9% difference. The Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs Unknown.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Quadro RTX 3000 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 60W-48% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | 70 | Unknown-100% |
| Perf/Watt | 71.0 | 135.3+91% |
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