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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅35.9% 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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,014).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅+49.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

✅35.9% 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).

Why buy it

✅+49.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,014).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 35.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 15,014 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is a 2025 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016, 49.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 49.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 Benchmark Check

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
1080p
low	117 FPS	109 FPS
medium	105 FPS	91 FPS
high	91 FPS	77 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	51 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	96 FPS
medium	87 FPS	78 FPS
high	76 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	40 FPS
medium	49 FPS	35 FPS
high	41 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	19 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
1080p
low	216 FPS	158 FPS
medium	181 FPS	120 FPS
high	148 FPS	80 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	54 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	101 FPS
medium	107 FPS	65 FPS
high	87 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	49 FPS
medium	51 FPS	34 FPS
high	49 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	20 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
1080p
low	453 FPS	659 FPS
medium	362 FPS	524 FPS
high	302 FPS	450 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	338 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	468 FPS
medium	272 FPS	384 FPS
high	226 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	253 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	301 FPS
medium	181 FPS	246 FPS
high	151 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	139 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
1080p
low	358 FPS	216 FPS
medium	302 FPS	183 FPS
high	260 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	123 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	172 FPS
medium	254 FPS	147 FPS
high	208 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	94 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	92 FPS
medium	133 FPS	72 FPS
high	123 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	47 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

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.

GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 975 MHz to 2287 MHz. It has 8192 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,014 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)'s 15,014 — the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) leads by 49.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8,192 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,014+49%
Architecture	Pascal	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560	8192+220%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2287 MHz+32%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (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 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	7th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	5th Gen NVDEC
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 2080 (Mobile)'s 80W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 (Mobile)
TDP	180W	80W-56%
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	187.7+236%