NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)148% better
43,11241% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) has 148% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)48% better
86.454% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) has 48% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1060 includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,709 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1060 has the 132nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,401 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.2. This is the 57th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q3 2023 with a MSRP of $499. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD106) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 Ti has 16 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,250 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 288 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The RTX 4060 Ti includes 4,352 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,535 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 136 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 136 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 34 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4060 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 165 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4060 Ti has the 32nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 41.22% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 43,112 score and $499 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 86.4. This is the 28th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ3 2016Q3 2023
Launch Price (MSRP)$299$499
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeActive
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
Low - 1080p
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122 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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112 FPS
High - 1080p
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110 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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108 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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84 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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52 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)148% better
43,11241% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) has 148% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401, and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 32nd with a score of 43,112.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)48% better
86.454% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) has 48% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 58.2, and the GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) is ranked 28th with a performance per dollar of 86.4.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

Choose Baseline GPU:GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) or
GPUBenchmark Performance
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti47,166+171%
Radeon RX 760043,430+150%
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)43,112+148%
GeForce RTX 307043,005+147%
Arc A77041,303+137%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5+1%
Radeon R9 FURY17,543+1%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401
Radeon R9 Nano17,282-1%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5-7%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
4,194
13,359
(+218.53%)
3DMark Time Spy Score
4,631
13,605
(+193.78%)
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
77,035
165,263
(+114.53%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
12,984
32,275
(+148.58%)
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
55,760
158,525
(+184.3%)
3DMark 11 Performance Score
15,802
38,780
(+145.41%)
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
148.7
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PassMark G3D Mark
10,075
22,841
(+126.71%)
PassMark G2D Mark
745
1,075
(+44.3%)
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
CodenameGP106AD106
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Process Size16 nm5 nm
Transistors4,400 million22,900 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
Memory Size6 GB16 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth192.2 Gb/s288 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz2,250 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit128 bit
L1 Cache48 KB128 KB
L2 Cache1,536 KB32 MB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 4.0 x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)120 W165 W
Suggested PSU300 W450 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 16-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
CUDA Cores1,2804,352
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1034
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)80136
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores--136
Ray Tracing Cores--34
Core Clock Speed1,506 MHz2,310 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,709 MHz2,535 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate82.03 GPixel/s121.7 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate136.7 GTexel/s344.8 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance4.38 TFLOPS22.06 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance136.7 GFLOPS344.8 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)GeForce RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB)
DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.