NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile23% better
18,05717% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
14,69314% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 23% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q2 2021. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA106) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 4 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 1,500 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192 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 3050 Ti Mobile includes 2,560 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 735 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,035 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 80 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 20 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 75 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has the 122nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 17.26% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile GPU

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

Memory

The GTX 1060 Mobile 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 Mobile includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,405 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,671 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 GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 80 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The GTX 1060 Mobile has the 146th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.05% 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.

InfoGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q3 2016
Production StatusActiveEnd-of-life
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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
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GeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Low - 1080p
55 FPS(+13.9%)
48 FPS
Medium - 1080p
39 FPS(+10.86%)
35 FPS
High - 1080p
35 FPS(+2.61%)
35 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
33 FPS
34 FPS(+1.8%)
QHD - 1440p
26 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
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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 RTX 3050 Ti Mobile23% better
18,05717% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
14,69314% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile has 23% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile is ranked 122nd with a score of 18,057, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile is ranked 146th with a score of 14,693.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3050 Ti Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
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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.

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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.

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BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
5,170
(+44.39%)
3,580.5
3DMark Time Spy Score
5,341
(+47.62%)
3,618
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
72,925
74,604.5
(+2.3%)
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
13,359.5
(+15.59%)
11,558
3DMark 11 Performance Score
16,439
(+32.05%)
12,449
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
166
(+62.59%)
102.1
PassMark G3D Mark
10,144
(+24.3%)
8,161
PassMark G2D Mark
503
(+14.58%)
439
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 RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
CodenameGA106GP106
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors12,000 million4,400 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Memory Size4 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth192 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,500 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1,536 KB

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 RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)75 W80 W
OutputsDevice DependentDevice 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
CUDA Cores2,5601,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2010
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)8080
Render Output Units (ROP)3248
Tensor Cores80--
Ray Tracing Cores20--
Core Clock Speed735 MHz1,405 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,035 MHz1,671 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 RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
Pixel Fill Rate33.12 GPixel/s80.21 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate82.8 GTexel/s133.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance5.3 TFLOPS4.28 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance82.8 GFLOPS133.7 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 RTX 3050 Ti MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Mobile
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)12 (12_1)
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.