NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has 87% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile GPU
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q1 2021. Its GA106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Ampere architecture and is fabricated on the 8 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,750 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 336 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile has the 87th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.13% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) GPU
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q3 2016. Its GP106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
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.
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has the 144th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.00% 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 RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
| Release Date | Q1 2021 | Q3 2016 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
| 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 RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Low - 1080p | 84 FPS(+73.86%) | 48 FPS |
| Medium - 1080p | 71 FPS(+101.43%) | 35 FPS |
| High - 1080p | 66 FPS(+91.01%) | 35 FPS |
| Ultra - 1080p | 65 FPS(+92.92%) | 34 FPS |
| QHD - 1440p | 51 FPS | -- |
| 4K UHD - 2160p | 32 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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6800M | 39.9 | +25% |
| Radeon RX 7600M XT | 35.3 | +11% |
| GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile | 35 | +10% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 31.9 | |
| Radeon RX 6600M | 27 | -15% |
| Radeon RX 7600M | 26.1 | -18% |
| GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile | 24.5 | -23% |
| Arc A730M | 15.4 | -52% |
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 3060 Mobile has 87% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile is ranked 87th with a score of 27,419, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is ranked 144th with a score of 14,693.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1060 (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 | |
|---|---|---|
| GeForce RTX 2080 Max-Q | 27,973 | +2% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Max-Q | 27,724 | +1% |
| GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | 27,419 | |
| Quadro RTX 5000 Max-Q | 26,465 | -3% |
| GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile | 26,005 | -5% |
| RTX A1000 (Mobile) | 15,134.5 | -45% |
| Radeon Pro 5500M | 14,725 | -46% |
| GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 14,693 | -46% |
| Quadro T1200 (Mobile) | 14,387 | -48% |
| Radeon RX 5300M | 14,351 | -48% |
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.
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| Benchmark | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 8,222 (+129.63%) | 3,580.5 |
| 3DMark Time Spy Score | 8,322 (+130.02%) | 3,618 |
| 3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 104,826 (+40.51%) | 74,604.5 |
| 3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 20,609 (+78.31%) | 11,558 |
| 3DMark Night Raid Graphics | 82,460 | -- |
| 3DMark 11 Performance Score | 23,069 (+85.31%) | 12,449 |
| Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 187 (+83.15%) | 102.1 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 13,369 (+63.82%) | 8,161 |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 588 (+30.38%) | 451 |
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 RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | GA106 | GP106 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Size | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 12,000 million | 4,400 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 RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 336 Gb/s | 192.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 1,750 MHz | 2,002 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 192 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 128 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 3 MB | 1,536 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 80 W | 80 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 RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| CUDA Cores | 3,840 | 1,280 |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | 30 | 10 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 120 | 80 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 48 | 48 |
| Tensor Cores | 120 | -- |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 30 | -- |
| Core Clock Speed | 900 MHz | 1,405 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,425 MHz | 1,671 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 68.4 GPixel/s | 80.21 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 171 GTexel/s | 133.7 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 10.94 TFLOPS | 4.28 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 171 GFLOPS | 133.7 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.
| Spec | GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate (12_2) | 12 (12_1) |
| 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.