NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q vs NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile)
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) has 177% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2017. Its GP106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 2,002 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has the 150th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) GPU
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2022. Its GA104 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
Memory
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 256 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 448 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
Compatibility
This mobile card has a TDP of 115 W.
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) has the 49th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 35.23% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 | Q1 2022 |
| Production Status | End-of-life | Active |
| Shop | Check Price | Check Price |
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
Sons of the Forest | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | -- | -- |
| Medium - 1080p | -- | 85 FPS |
| High - 1080p | -- | 83 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | -- | 82 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | -- | 66 FPS |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | -- | 44 FPS |
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.
| GPU | Frames Per Second | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 4090 Mobile | 72.5 | +64% |
| GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (Mobile) | 53.8 | +22% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) | 44.2 | |
| GeForce RTX 3080 (Mobile) | 43 | -3% |
| Radeon RX 6800M | 39.9 | -10% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 35.3 | -20% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 35 | -21% |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 27 | -39% |
| Radeon RX 7600M | 26.1 | -41% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 24.5 | -45% |
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.
| GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the FPS per dollar with other GPUs. | ||
Benchmark Performance
The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) has 177% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 150th with a score of 13,333.5, and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) is ranked 49th with a score of 36,969.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q and the GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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.
| GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 7700S | 37,918 | +184% |
| Arc A770M | 37,375 | +180% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) | 36,969.5 | +177% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 36,365 | +173% |
| RTX A5000 (Mobile) | 36,163.5 | +171% |
| Radeon RX 5300M | 14,351 | +8% |
| Quadro T2000 (Mobile) | 13,523.5 | +1% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 13,333.5 | |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Mobile) | 13,266 | -1% |
| GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | -2% |
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.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. | |||
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
| Benchmark | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,324 | 10,462 (+214.74%) |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,415 | 10,673 (+212.53%) |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 74,101 | 141,689 (+91.21%) |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 10,430 | 27,776 (+166.31%) |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | -- | 73,622.5 |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 11,973 | 30,737 (+156.72%) |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 110.6 | 201.5 (+82.19%) |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 7,896 | 18,086 (+129.05%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 407 | 790 (+94.1%) |
Technical Specs
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GP106 | GA104 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Size | 16 nm | 8 nm |
| Transistors | 4,400 million | 17,400 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192.2 Gb/s | 448 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,002 MHz | 1,750 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 256 bit |
| L1 Cache | 48 KB | 128 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1,536 KB | 4 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 W | 115 W |
| Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 1,280 | 5,888 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 10 | 46 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 80 | 184 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 96 |
| Tensor Cores | -- | 184 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | -- | 46 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,063 MHz | 915 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,480 MHz | 1,410 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 71.04 GPixel/s | 135.4 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 118.4 GTexel/s | 259.4 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 3.79 TFLOPS | 16.6 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 118.4 GFLOPS | 259.4 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.
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | GeForce RTX 3070 Ti (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| OpenCL | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.