GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

112%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

112%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

112%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

111%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

109%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

107%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

106%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

106%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

106%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

105%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

104%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

104%

#41

Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

103%

#42

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti

MSRP: $799|Avg: $590

102%

#43

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $429|Avg: $429

101%

#44

GeForce RTX 5070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

100%

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

100%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

98%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

98%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

96%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

96%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

95%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

94%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

94%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

93%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

93%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

92%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

91%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

91%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

89%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

88%

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 5070 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 5070 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 5070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 186.7% 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 5070	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+186.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-186.7%)
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 (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 $550 for the GeForce RTX 5070, it costs 89% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 219.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+219.7%)
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 5070 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 5070 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 5070

The GeForce RTX 5070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 4 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2325 MHz to 2512 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,854 points. Launch price was $549.

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 5070 scores 28,854 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 5070 leads by 186.7%. The GeForce RTX 5070 is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 30.87 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2512 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	28,854+187%	10,064
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	6144+140%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	30.87 TFLOPS+248%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2512 MHz+45%	1733 MHz
ROPs	80+25%	64
TMUs	192+20%	160
L1 Cache	6 MB+538%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	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 5070 comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 5070 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 672 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 250% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5070. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 5070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR7	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	672 GB/s+250%	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 5070) 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 5070	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 5070) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC (6th Gen) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 5070	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC (9th Gen)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (6th Gen)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 5070 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce RTX 5070) 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 5070	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	16-pin (12VHPWR)	6-pin
Length	245mm	173mm
Height	115mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72°C	—
Perf/Watt	115.4+106%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 5070 launched at $549 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): 52.5 (GeForce RTX 5070) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 219.4% better value. The GeForce RTX 5070 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).