RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile vs GeForce GTX 1060
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 120.3% 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 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+120.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-120.3%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace / 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 |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile and GeForce GTX 1060
RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1290 MHz to 1665 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 58 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,167 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile scores 22,167 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile leads by 120.3%. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 7,424 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 24.72 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1665 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,167+120% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 7424+190% | 2560 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 24.72 TFLOPS+179% | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1665 MHz | 1733 MHz+4% |
| ROPs | 80+25% | 64 |
| TMUs | 232+45% | 160 |
| L1 Cache | 7.3 MB+677% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 125% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 12 GB+100% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 432 GB/s+125% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 48 MB+2300% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 1 | 4+300% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 48.3% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 150W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-39% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 150W-63% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Mobile | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 201.5+260% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | RTX 4000 Ada Generation Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | AD104 | GP104 |
| Release | March 21 2023 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #64 | #137 |
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