RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

127%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

125%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

123%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

120%

#54

Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

119%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

117%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

113%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

110%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

106%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

105%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

103%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

103%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

100%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

98%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

90%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

86%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

75%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

72%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

63%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

59%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

59%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

58%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

56%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

56%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 138.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+138.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-138.9%)
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 (2 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,547 for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 979.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+979.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,547)	✅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.

RTX 4000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 4000 Ada Generation and GeForce GTX 1060

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 48 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 24,046 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RTX 4000 Ada Generation scores 24,046 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation leads by 138.9%. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 26.73 TFLOPS (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1560 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	24,046+139%	10,064
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	6144+140%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	26.73 TFLOPS+201%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1560 MHz	1733 MHz+11%
ROPs	64	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)

A critical advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation 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 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	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 RTX 4000 Ada Generation comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 360 GB/s (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 87.5% advantage for the RTX 4000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 160-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 48 MB (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX 4000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR6 ECC	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	360 GB/s+88%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	160-bit	192-bit+20%
L2 Cache	48 MB+2300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (3x) (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) 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) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	8th Gen NVENC (3x)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	5th Gen NVDEC	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation draws 70W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 88% difference. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RTX 4000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	70W-61%	180W
Recommended PSU	750W	400W-47%
Power Connector	1x 8-pin	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	343.5+514%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The RTX 4000 Ada Generation launched at $1999 MSRP and currently averages $1547, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96.1% less ($1487 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 15.5 (RTX 4000 Ada Generation) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 981.9% better value. The RTX 4000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).