GeForce RTX 2080 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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2080 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2080 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 85.6% higher G3D Mark score and 31.8% 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	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+85.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-85.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+31.8%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $250 for the GeForce RTX 2080, it costs 76% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 124.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+124.5%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2080 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 2080

The GeForce RTX 2080 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: 18,676 points. Launch price was $699.

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 scores 18,676 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 2080 leads by 85.6%. The GeForce RTX 2080 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,944 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 10.07 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	18,676+86%	10,064
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2944+15%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.07 TFLOPS+13%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1733 MHz+1%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	184+15%	160
L1 Cache	2.9 MB+209%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2080 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	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 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2080 offers 31.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2080. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 2080 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	7.906 GB+32%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+133%	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: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 4th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2080) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	6th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	4th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2080 draws 215W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 17.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2080	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	215W	180W-16%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	6-pin + 8-pin	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	116mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	86.9+55%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2080 launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 76% less ($190 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 74.7 (GeForce RTX 2080) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 124.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2080 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).