GeForce GTX 1060 vs L4

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar L4

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

145%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

142%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

140%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

139%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

135%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

129%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

126%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

125%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

123%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

118%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

116%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

113%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

113%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

102%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

100%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

97%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

97%

#99

Tesla M40

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $1099

94%

#100

Radeon PRO W7900 Dual Slot

MSRP: $3499|Avg: $3499

87%

#101

RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell Server Edition

MSRP: $11605|Avg: $8199

84%

#102

Radeon Pro Vega II Duo

MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500

74%

#103

Radeon Pro W6800X Duo

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999

68%

#104

Radeon Pro W6900X

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000

67%

#105

Quadro RTX 6000

MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800

66%

#106

L40S

MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500

62%

#107

Quadro P6000

MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500

60%

#108

Quadro M6000

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500

54%

#109

Quadro M6000 24GB

MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600

54%

#110

Quadro GV100

MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999

49%

#111

Tesla P40

MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150

48%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The L4 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The L4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The L4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+0.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2873.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2873.7%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($60)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and L4

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.

L4

The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
G3D Mark Score	10,064	10,153
Architecture	Pascal	Ada Lovelace
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	7424+190%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	30.29 TFLOPS+241%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2040 MHz+18%
ROPs	64	80+25%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	7.5 MB+698%
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the L4 has 8 GB. The L4 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	48 MB+2300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	8th Gen NVENC (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	5th Gen NVDEC (4x)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the L4's 72W — a 85.7% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 169mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	L4
TDP	180W	72W-60%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	169mm
Height	111mm	69mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	141.0+152%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the L4 launched at $2345 and now averages $1800. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96.7% less ($1740 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.6 (L4) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2894.6% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).