GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

111%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

111%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

111%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

110%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

109%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

109%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

108%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

107%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

106%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

105%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

105%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

103%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

103%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

101%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

101%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

100%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

99%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

99%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

98%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

97%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

97%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

95%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

95%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

93%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

92%

#60

Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

92%

#61

GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

82%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

81%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

80%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

77%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

77%

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 4070 SUPER is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 197.7% 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 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+197.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-197.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $600 for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER, it costs 90% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 235.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+235.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($600)	✅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 4070 SUPER Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 8 2024. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1980 MHz to 2475 MHz. It has 7168 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 220W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 56 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 29,958 points. Launch price was $599.

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 4070 SUPER scores 29,958 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER leads by 197.7%. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7,168 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 35.48 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2475 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	29,958+198%	10,064
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	7168+180%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.48 TFLOPS+300%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2475 MHz+43%	1733 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	224+40%	160
L1 Cache	7 MB+645%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is support for DLSS 3 Frame Gen. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 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 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 3.5	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	DLSS 3.0 (Native)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	Yes (DLSS 3.5)	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 504 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 162.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6X	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	504 GB/s+163%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) 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 4070 SUPER	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 8th gen (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 8th gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER draws 220W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 20% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 16-pin (12VHPWR) vs 6-pin. Card length: 245mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	220W	180W-18%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	6-pin
Length	245mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	136.2+144%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $600, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 90% less ($540 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 49.9 (GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 236.1% better value. The GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).