RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada Generation

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

169%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

167%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

164%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

164%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

159%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

156%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

144%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

137%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

119%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

114%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

100%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

94%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

93%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

92%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

89%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

88%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

85%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

83%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

82%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

80%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

79%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

77%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

74%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

72%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

71%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

70%

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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 5000 Ada Generation is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada Generation is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 200.8% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (32 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 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+200.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-200.8%)
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 (32 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $4,095 for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation, it costs 99% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 2169.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	RTX 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2169.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($4,095)	✅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 5000 Ada Generation Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RTX 5000 Ada Generation and GeForce GTX 1060

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 9 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1155 MHz to 2550 MHz. It has 12800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 100 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 30,269 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 5000 Ada Generation scores 30,269 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation leads by 200.8%. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is built on Ada Lovelace while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 12,800 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 65.28 TFLOPS (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2550 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RTX 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	30,269+201%	10,064
Architecture	Ada Lovelace	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	12800+400%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	65.28 TFLOPS+636%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2550 MHz+47%	1733 MHz
ROPs	176+175%	64
TMUs	400+150%	160
L1 Cache	12.5 MB+1230%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	72 MB+3500%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RTX 5000 Ada Generation	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 RTX 5000 Ada Generation comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 200% advantage for the RTX 5000 Ada Generation. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 72 MB (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RTX 5000 Ada Generation has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RTX 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+433%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6 ECC	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+200%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	72 MB+3500%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (RTX 5000 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 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (8th Gen) (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC (5th Gen) vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RTX 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC (8th Gen)	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC (5th Gen)	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 16-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RTX 5000 Ada Generation	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	16-pin	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	121.1+117%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The RTX 5000 Ada Generation launched at $4000 MSRP and currently averages $4095, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 98.5% less ($4035 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.4 (RTX 5000 Ada Generation) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2166.2% better value. The RTX 5000 Ada Generation is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).