NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti273% better
49,76048% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 273% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
83.0751% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 51% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: AMD Radeon RX 7600.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $599. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA104) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 608.3 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 3070 Ti includes 6,144 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,575 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,770 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 192 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 96 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 192 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 48 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 290 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3070 Ti has the 27th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 47.57% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 49,760 score and $599 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 83.07. This is the 34th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card that released in Q2 2017. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 Max-Q 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 Max-Q includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,063 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,480 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 Max-Q has the 153rd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.75% 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 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentDesktopMobile
Release DateQ2 2021Q2 2017
Launch Price (MSRP)$599--
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 Once Human
Once Human
GeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
240 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
205 FPS
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High - 1080p
166 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
152 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
101 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
54 FPS
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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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GPUFrames Per Second
Radeon RX 7900 XTX99.7+85%
GeForce RTX 408088.9+65%
Radeon RX 7900 XT74+37%
GeForce RTX 309066.3+23%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti53.9
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti40.9-24%

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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GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti9.76-12%
Radeon RX 7900 XTX10.02-10%
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti11.11
Radeon RX 7900 XT12.15+9%
GeForce RTX 408013.49+21%
GeForce RTX 309022.61+103%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti273% better
49,76048% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 273% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti is ranked 27th with a score of 49,760, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 153rd with a score of 13,333.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
83.0751% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
No data available

The GeForce RTX 3070 Ti has 127% of the performance per dollar compared to the leader for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti's 83.07 performance per dollar ranks it 34th among the other benchmarked GPUs in our database.

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.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
14,923
(+348.95%)
3,324
3DMark Time Spy Score
15,243
(+346.35%)
3,415
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
208,428
(+181.28%)
74,101
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
37,663
(+261.1%)
10,430
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
170,907
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
44,497
(+271.64%)
11,973
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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110.6
PassMark G3D Mark
23,586
(+198.07%)
7,913
PassMark G2D Mark
1,045
(+159.31%)
403
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 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
CodenameGA104GP106
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors17,400 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 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth608.3 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache4 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 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Slots2 slots--
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)290 W80 W
Suggested PSU600 W--
Power Connectors1x 12-pin--
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDevice 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 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
CUDA Cores6,1441,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)4810
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)19280
Render Output Units (ROP)9648
Tensor Cores192--
Ray Tracing Cores48--
Core Clock Speed1,575 MHz1,063 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,770 MHz1,480 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 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate169.9 GPixel/s71.04 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate339.8 GTexel/s118.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance21.75 TFLOPS3.79 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance339.8 GFLOPS118.4 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.

SpecGeForce RTX 3070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
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.