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 GeForce3 Ti 200 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 GeForce3 Ti 200: 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

✅10724.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 150455.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $149 MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅GeForce3 Ti 200 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.
✅Draws 180W instead of 215W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce3 Ti 200

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($149 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2018 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($149 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌19.4% higher power demand at 215W vs 180W.

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 10724.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 251500% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 4), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $100 more expensive on MSRP at $249 vs $149, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 150455.8% (40.4 vs 0.0), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce3 Ti 200 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.

GeForce3 Ti 200

The GeForce3 Ti 200 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 20 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1515 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 2944 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 46 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 4 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 251500%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce3 Ti 200 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,944 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce3 Ti 200). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1710 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
G3D Mark Score	10,064+251500%	4
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2944+15%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	10.07 TFLOPS+13%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+1%	1710 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	184+15%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	2.9 MB+209%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
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 GeForce3 Ti 200 carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 64-bit on the GeForce3 Ti 200. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce3 Ti 200 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	192-bit+200%	64-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.1 (GeForce3 Ti 200). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 1.3. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
DirectX	12+48%	8.1
Vulkan	1.3	N/A
OpenGL	4.5+246%	1.3
Max Displays	4+100%	2

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs None (GeForce3 Ti 200). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs None. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2 (GeForce3 Ti 200).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	None
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	None
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce3 Ti 200's 215W — a 17.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (GeForce3 Ti 200). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 183mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
TDP	180W-16%	215W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	183mm
Height	111mm	100mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	60
Perf/Watt	55.9	0.0

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GeForce3 Ti 200 launched at $149. On MSRP, GeForce3 Ti 200 was 40.2% cheaper ($100 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.0 (GeForce3 Ti 200) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% better value. The newer card here is GeForce3 Ti 200 (2018 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce3 Ti 200
MSRP	$249	$149-40%
Performance per Dollar	40.4	0.0
Codename	GP104	TU104
Release	May 27 2016	September 20 2018
Ranking	#137	#94

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