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 5070 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 vs GeForce RTX 5070: 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

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 245mm, a 72mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 5070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 52.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 5070

2025

Why buy it

✅95.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 30% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 52.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌41.6% longer card at 245mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 5070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 95.3% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 186.7% in PassMark G3D (28,854 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce RTX 5070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025), while GeForce GTX 1060 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 5nm process instead of 16nm, and 48 vs 0 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 5070 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $300 more expensive on MSRP at $549 vs $249, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 30% (52.6 vs 40.4), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 5070 Technical Specifications

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

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 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 28,854 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 186.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 5070 uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2512 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
G3D Mark Score	10,064	28,854+187%
Architecture	Pascal	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	6144+140%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	30.87 TFLOPS+248%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2512 MHz+45%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	160	192+20%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	6 MB+538%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the GeForce RTX 5070 is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 4 Super Resolution
Frame Generation	Not Supported	DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation
Ray Reconstruction	No	Yes (DLSS 4)
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 5070 carries 12 GB. GeForce RTX 5070 gives you 100% 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 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 5070. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR7
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	672 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
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 (9th Gen) (GeForce RTX 5070). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC (6th Gen). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (9th Gen)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC (6th Gen)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 5070's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5070). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 16-pin (12VHPWR). Card length: 173mm vs 245mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	16-pin (12VHPWR)
Length	173mm	245mm
Height	111mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	72°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	115.4+106%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 54.6% cheaper ($300 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 52.6 (GeForce RTX 5070) — the GeForce RTX 5070 offers 30.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 5070 (2025 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070
MSRP	$249-55%	$549
Performance per Dollar	40.4	52.6+30%
Codename	GP104	GB205
Release	May 27 2016	March 4 2025
Ranking	#137	#22

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