GeForce GTX 1060
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
GeForce GTX 1060 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation Performance Spectrum
About G3D Mark
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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 2000 Ada Generation: 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
2016Why buy it
- ✅Costs $376 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $625 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 47.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $625 MSRP).
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than RTX 2000 Ada Generation across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
- ❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
- ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
- ❌157.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 70W.
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
2024Why buy it
- ✅32.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
- ✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
- ✅Better long-term bet: Ada Lovelace on 5nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
- ✅Draws 70W instead of 180W, a 110W reduction.
Trade-offs
- ❌151% HIGHER MSRP$625 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($625 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs RTX 2000 Ada Generation 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.
RTX 2000 Ada Generation
The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 12 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1620 MHz to 2130 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 22 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,147 points. Launch price was $649.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 17,147 — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation leads by 70.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,816 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 TFLOPS (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2130 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,064 | 17,147+70% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560 | 2816+10% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS | 12 TFLOPS+35% |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz | 2130 MHz+23% |
| ROPs | 64+33% | 48 |
| TMUs | 160+82% | 88 |
| L1 Cache | 0.94 MB | 2.8 MB+198% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The RTX 2000 Ada Generation supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | Upscaling support | DLSS 2 Super Resolution |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | NVIDIA Reflex | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation carries 16 GB. RTX 2000 Ada Generation gives you 166.7% 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 256 GB/s (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — a 33.3% advantage for the RTX 2000 Ada Generation. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 128-bit on the RTX 2000 Ada Generation. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 MB (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the RTX 2000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 16 GB+167% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 256 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 12 MB+500% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.2+2% |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 5th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | 8th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | 5th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the RTX 2000 Ada Generation's 70W — a 88% difference. The RTX 2000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (RTX 2000 Ada Generation). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 167mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 70W-61% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-38% | 650W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | 167mm |
| Height | 111mm | 68mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 55.9 | 245.0+338% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the RTX 2000 Ada Generation launched at $625. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 60.2% cheaper ($376 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 27.4 (RTX 2000 Ada Generation) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 47.4% better value. The newer card here is RTX 2000 Ada Generation (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | RTX 2000 Ada Generation |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-60% | $625 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4+47% | 27.4 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD107 |
| Release | May 27 2016 | February 12 2024 |
| Ranking | #137 | #107 |
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