GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

112%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

112%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

111%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

110%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

109%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

109%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

107%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

107%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

105%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

103%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

103%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

102%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

100%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

100%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

99%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

99%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

99%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

99%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

98%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

98%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

98%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

97%

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Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 3050 6GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 6.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+6.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-6.8%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $179 for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, it costs 66% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 179.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+179.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($179)	✅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 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

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 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 6.8%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 6.774 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	10,749+7%	10,064
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.774 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+31%
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	1733 MHz+18%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	72	160+122%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+145%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB 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 3050 6GB	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)

Both cards feature 6 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 168 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 14.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 96-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	192 GB/s+14%
Bus Width	96-bit	192-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) 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 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 88% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 160mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	160mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+175%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $179, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 66.5% less ($119 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 60.1 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 179% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).