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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021Core: 1185 MHzBoost: 1477 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+30.4%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
4 GB 45
7,717
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 880M SLI
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 3GB
brand logoGeForce GTX 770
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce GTX 1660
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile FPS Benchmarks

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

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low84 FPS
medium72 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra40 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low180 FPS
medium153 FPS
high128 FPS
ultra101 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low347 FPS
medium278 FPS
high232 FPS
ultra174 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low358 FPS
medium302 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low157 FPS
medium129 FPS
high107 FPS
ultra93 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low237 FPS
medium218 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra177 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low139 FPS
medium122 FPS
high106 FPS
ultra82 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low81 FPS
medium61 FPS
high52 FPS
ultra36 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low63 FPS
medium45 FPS
high36 FPS
ultra26 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low107 FPS
medium91 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low78 FPS
medium61 FPS
high48 FPS
ultra35 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low122 FPS
medium101 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1080P
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
low78 FPS
medium61 FPS
high50 FPS
ultra39 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile: 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

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅54.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

  • ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌300% higher power demand at 180W vs 45W.

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 45W instead of 180W, a 135W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 54.2% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 30.4% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 7,717), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 32 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and some 1440p headroom, GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 17 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1185 MHz to 1477 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 45W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,717 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile's 7,717 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 30.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.05 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1477 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
G3D Mark Score
10,064+30%
7,717
Architecture
Pascal
Ampere
Process Node
16 nm
8 nm
Shading Units
2560+25%
2048
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+47%
6.05 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+17%
1477 MHz
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+150%
64
L1 Cache
0.94 MB
2.5 MB+166%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile carries 4 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 50% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 112 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile) — a 71.4% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 64-bit on the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+50%
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s+71%
112 GB/s
Bus Width
192-bit+200%
64-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 8.0 (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs PureVideo HD VP11. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
NVENC 8.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
PureVideo HD VP11
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile's 45W — a 120% difference. The GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
TDP
180W
45W-75%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
Mobile
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Perf/Watt
55.9
171.5+207%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
MSRP
$249
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Codename
GP104
GA107
Release
May 27 2016
December 17 2021
Ranking
#137
#349
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