GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design vs GeForce GTX 1060

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.

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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

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Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

132%

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Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

126%

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Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

120%

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Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

119%

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Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

102%

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GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

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100%

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Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

96%

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Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

94%

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Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design 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 GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 34.3% 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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+34.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-34.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 735 MHz to 1080 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,513 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design scores 13,513 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design leads by 34.3%. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 6.636 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1080 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13,513+34%	10,064
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3072+20%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.636 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+34%
Boost Clock	1080 MHz	1733 MHz+60%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	192+20%	160
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2.0	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 83.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	352 GB/s+83%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q Design	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	80W-56%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	168.9+202%	55.9