NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti250% better
60,98058% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 250% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8632% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)14% better
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 14% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2021 with a MSRP of $1,199. It is built on the Ampere GPU microarchitecture (codename GA102) and is manufactured on a 8 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 3080 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,188 MHz memory clock and a 384 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 912.4 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 3080 Ti includes 10,240 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,365 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,665 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 320 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 112 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 320 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 80 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 3080 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 750 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 350 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 3080 Ti has the 16th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 58.30% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 60,980 score and $1,199 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 50.86. This is the 64th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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.

General Info

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

InfoGeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ2 2021Q3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$1,199$299
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 Riders Republic
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GeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Low - 720p
284 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
220 FPS
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High - 1080p
188 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
176 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
136 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
80 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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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 3080 (12 GB)10.95-27%
Radeon RX 6600 XT11.15-26%
Radeon RX 6950 XT13.08-13%
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER14.27-5%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti14.99
GeForce RTX 309018.74+25%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti250% better
60,98058% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti has 250% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 16th with a score of 60,980, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
50.8632% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)14% better
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) has 14% better value for the money than the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 3080 Ti is ranked 64th with a performance per dollar of 50.86, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 58.2.

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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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX 7800 XT65,610.5+8%
GeForce RTX 309061,518+1%
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti60,980
GeForce RTX 407059,969-2%
Radeon RX 6900 XT59,119-3%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5-71%
Radeon R9 FURY17,543-71%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401-71%
Radeon R9 Nano17,282-72%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5-73%

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 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
19,224
(+358.37%)
4,194
3DMark Time Spy Score
18,903.5
(+308.19%)
4,631
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
218,185
(+183.23%)
77,035
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
47,113
(+262.85%)
12,984
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
189,351
(+239.58%)
55,760
3DMark 11 Performance Score
46,988
(+197.35%)
15,802
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
326.4
(+119.5%)
148.7
PassMark G3D Mark
27,122
(+169.2%)
10,075
PassMark G2D Mark
1,080
(+44.97%)
745
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 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CodenameGA102GP106
ArchitectureAmperePascal
Process Size8 nm16 nm
Transistors28,300 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 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Memory Size12 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth912.4 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,188 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface384 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache6 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 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)350 W120 W
Suggested PSU750 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 12-pin1x 6-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.0, 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 RTX 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CUDA Cores10,2401,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)8010
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)32080
Render Output Units (ROP)11248
Tensor Cores320--
Ray Tracing Cores80--
Core Clock Speed1,365 MHz1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,665 MHz1,709 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 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate186.5 GPixel/s82.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate532.8 GTexel/s136.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance34.1 TFLOPS4.38 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance532.8 GFLOPS136.7 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 3080 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
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.