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

✅46.3% more average FPS across 43 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 26,000).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅+158.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 180W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 43 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 5070 Ti Mobile

2025

Why buy it

✅46.3% more average FPS across 43 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

✅+158.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 115W instead of 180W, a 65W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 26,000).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌56.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 115W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 43 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 5070 Ti Mobile better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 46.3% more FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 26,000 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is a 2025 card with DLSS 4 + Multi Frame Gen, 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 5070 Ti Mobile is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016, 158.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with DLSS 4 Super Resolution (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation (2025) 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 5070 Ti Mobile is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 43 tracked games in our benchmark data and 158.3% 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 5070 Ti Mobile Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	117 FPS	141 FPS
medium	105 FPS	119 FPS
high	91 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	63 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	123 FPS
medium	87 FPS	100 FPS
high	76 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	44 FPS
medium	49 FPS	39 FPS
high	41 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	21 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	216 FPS	157 FPS
medium	181 FPS	120 FPS
high	148 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	102 FPS
medium	107 FPS	66 FPS
high	87 FPS	48 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	50 FPS
medium	51 FPS	35 FPS
high	49 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	21 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	453 FPS	893 FPS
medium	362 FPS	790 FPS
high	302 FPS	701 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	585 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	631 FPS
medium	272 FPS	565 FPS
high	226 FPS	490 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	428 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	367 FPS
medium	181 FPS	311 FPS
high	151 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	198 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
1080p
low	358 FPS	266 FPS
medium	302 FPS	230 FPS
high	260 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	151 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	204 FPS
medium	254 FPS	178 FPS
high	208 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	109 FPS
medium	133 FPS	88 FPS
high	123 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	57 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 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 5070 Ti Mobile

The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2130 MHz. It has 5888 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,000 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 26,000 — the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile leads by 158.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5,888 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2130 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
G3D Mark Score	10,064	26,000+158%
Architecture	Pascal	Blackwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	2560	5888+130%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2130 MHz+23%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is support for DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile supports the newer DLSS 4 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile has 12 GB. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	672 GB/s+250%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). 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 Ti Mobile
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (12_2)
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 (Blackwell) (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC (Blackwell). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2 (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC (Blackwell)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC (Blackwell)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile's 115W — a 44.1% difference. The GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 130W (GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Mobile). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.