GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 Per Dollar GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#18

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

85%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

81%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.7% 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 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+20.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.7%)
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 (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 3050 Laptop GPU 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 3050 Laptop GPU Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1552 MHz to 1777 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 20 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,144 points. Launch price was $249.

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 Laptop GPU scores 12,144 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU leads by 20.7%. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 9.098 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1777 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,144+21%	10,064
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.098 TFLOPS+3%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1777 MHz+3%	1733 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	2.5 MB+166%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU 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 Laptop GPU	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 3050 Laptop GPU comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (7th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9 (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC (7th Gen)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode),VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.3% difference. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin.