GeForce RTX 4060 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 146.9% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (8 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+146.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-146.9%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / 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 | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $380 for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti, it costs 83% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 136.8% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+136.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 18 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 2310 MHz to 2535 MHz. It has 4352 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 34 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,651 points. Launch price was $399.
GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti scores 22,651 versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 9,175 — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti leads by 146.9%. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,352 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Raw compute: 22.06 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Boost clocks: 2535 MHz vs 1709 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 22,651+147% | 9,175 |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | Pascal |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4352+240% | 1280 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 22.06 TFLOPS+404% | 4.375 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2535 MHz+48% | 1709 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+20% | 40 |
| TMUs | 136+70% | 80 |
| L1 Cache | 4.3 MB+815% | 0.47 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+2460% | 1.25 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
A critical advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 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 5GB lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GeForce RTX 4060 Ti comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has 5 GB. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — a 80% advantage for the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Bus width: 128-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+60% | 5 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 288 GB/s+80% | 160 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 160-bit+25% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+2460% | 1.25 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 (12_1) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 8th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 8th Gen NVENC | NVENC (6th Gen) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (3rd Gen) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 120W — a 28.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 250mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 160W | 120W-25% |
| Recommended PSU | 550W | 400W-27% |
| Power Connector | 8-pin | 6-pin |
| Length | 240mm | 250mm |
| Height | 111mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C-7% | 75 |
| Perf/Watt | 141.6+85% | 76.5 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 and now averages $65. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 82.9% less ($315 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (GeForce RTX 4060 Ti) vs 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 136.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 4060 Ti | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $399 | $249-38% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $380 | $65-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 59.6 | 141.2+137% |
| Codename | AD106 | GP106 |
| Release | May 18 2023 | December 26 2017 |
| Ranking | #59 | #289 |
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