GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

148%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

146%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

144%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

144%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

128%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

126%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

124%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

120%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

120%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

119%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

115%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

107%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

105%

#70

Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

105%

#71

Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

103%

#72

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

100%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

95%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

90%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

79%

#76

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

76%

#77

GeForce RTX 4090

MSRP: $1599|Avg: $1649

72%

#78

GeForce RTX 3090 Ti

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1100

66%

#79

Iris Xe Graphics MAX

MSRP: $55|Avg: $40

46%

#80

GeForce RTX 5090

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $2700

45%

#81

Moore Threads MTT S80

MSRP: $260|Avg: $170

43%

#82

Intel UHD Graphics P750

MSRP: $150|Avg: $100

39%

#83

Radeon Ryzen 7 4700G

MSRP: $299|Avg: $100

38%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

31%

#85

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800U

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

29%

#86

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600U

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

29%

#87

Radeon RX 7500

MSRP: $229|Avg: $229

26%

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 3080 Ti uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 166.9% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 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 3080 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+166.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-166.9%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere (2020−2025) / 8nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (285mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $550 for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti, it costs 89% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 243.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+243.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($550)	✅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 3080 Ti Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3080 Ti and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 10240 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 26,861 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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 3080 Ti scores 26,861 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti leads by 166.9%. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 10,240 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 34.1 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	26,861+167%	10,064
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	10240+300%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	34.1 TFLOPS+284%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1665 MHz	1733 MHz+4%
ROPs	112+75%	64
TMUs	320+100%	160
L1 Cache	10 MB+964%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti 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 3080 Ti	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 3080 Ti comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 912 GB/s (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 375% advantage for the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti. Bus width: 384-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	912 GB/s+375%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	384-bit+100%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) 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 3080 Ti	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 3080 Ti) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 7th gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti draws 350W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 64.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 285mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3080 Ti	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	350W	180W-49%
Recommended PSU	750W	400W-47%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	6-pin
Length	285mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	76.7+37%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti launched at $1199 MSRP and currently averages $550, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 89.1% less ($490 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 48.8 (GeForce RTX 3080 Ti) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 243.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).