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

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 47 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅46.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 45.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅46.4% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅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: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER across 47 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.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER averages 46.4% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 19,467 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is a 2019 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 SUPER is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, 93.4% 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 SUPER is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is about 180.7% more expensive on MSRP at $699 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 46.4% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 93.4% 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 SUPER Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	117 FPS	168 FPS
medium	105 FPS	148 FPS
high	91 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	139 FPS
medium	87 FPS	113 FPS
high	76 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	90 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	85 FPS
medium	49 FPS	72 FPS
high	41 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	50 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	216 FPS	455 FPS
medium	181 FPS	392 FPS
high	148 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	270 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	281 FPS
medium	107 FPS	235 FPS
high	87 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	128 FPS
medium	51 FPS	110 FPS
high	49 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	73 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	453 FPS	823 FPS
medium	362 FPS	663 FPS
high	302 FPS	584 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	438 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	624 FPS
medium	272 FPS	504 FPS
high	226 FPS	433 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	329 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	430 FPS
medium	181 FPS	347 FPS
high	151 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	219 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
1080p
low	358 FPS	546 FPS
medium	302 FPS	466 FPS
high	260 FPS	399 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	447 FPS
medium	254 FPS	384 FPS
high	208 FPS	310 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	255 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	278 FPS
medium	133 FPS	260 FPS
high	123 FPS	227 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	187 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 SUPER

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 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1650 MHz to 1815 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 19,467 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 19,467 — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER leads by 93.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.15 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1815 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	10,064	19,467+93%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	3072+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	11.15 TFLOPS+26%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1815 MHz+5%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	3 MB+219%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
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 SUPER has 8 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 496 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — a 158.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	496 GB/s+158%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	77.9+39%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER launched at $699. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 64.4% less ($450 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 27.8 (GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 45.3% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).