GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 3060 Mobile

#14

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#16

Radeon RX 7600S

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

97%

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Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

86%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 3060 Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 48.4% 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 3060 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+48.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-48.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 3060 Mobile Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 900 MHz to 1425 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,938 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 3060 Mobile scores 14,938 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile leads by 48.4%. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 10.94 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1425 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	14,938+48%	10,064
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.94 TFLOPS+23%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1425 MHz	1733 MHz+22%
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+304%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 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 3060 Mobile	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: 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 75% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+75%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	7th Gen NVENC	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.