GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

104%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

100%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

99%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

99%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

98%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

97%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

96%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

95%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

94%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

94%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

92%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

92%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

91%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

91%

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 5060 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 5060 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 5060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 107% 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 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+107%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-107%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) / 5nm)	🛑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	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $299 for the GeForce RTX 5060, it costs 80% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 140.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+140.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($299)	✅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 5060 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5060 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 5060

The GeForce RTX 5060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 19 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2280 MHz to 2497 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,836 points. Launch price was $299.

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 5060 scores 20,836 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 5060 leads by 107%. The GeForce RTX 5060 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 19.18 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2497 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	20,836+107%	10,064
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	19.18 TFLOPS+116%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2497 MHz+44%	1733 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	3.8 MB+304%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 5060 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 5060 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 5060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+133%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	32 MB+1500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 5060) 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 5060	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 9th gen (GeForce RTX 5060) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 6th gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 9th gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 6th gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5060 draws 145W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 21.5% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5060	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	145W-19%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin
Length	241mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	65°C	—
Perf/Watt	143.7+157%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5060 launched at $299 MSRP and currently averages $299, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 79.9% less ($239 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 69.7 (GeForce RTX 5060) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 140.6% better value. The GeForce RTX 5060 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).