NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile171% better
36,18535% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile has 171% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is a mobile graphics card that launched in Q1 2023. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD107) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4060 Mobile has 8 GB of GDDR6 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 128 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 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 4060 Mobile includes 3,072 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,545 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,890 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 96 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 96 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 24 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GPU has a thermal design power (TDP) of 115 W. A power supply not strong enough to handle this might result in system crashes and potentially damage your hardware.

Benchmark Performance

The RTX 4060 Mobile has the 52nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 34.59% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.

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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Market SegmentMobileMobile
Release DateQ1 2023Q2 2017
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 God of War Ragnarök
God of War Ragnarök
GeForce RTX 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Low - 1080p
119 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
97 FPS
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High - 1080p
85 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
79 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
58 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
34 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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile171% better
36,18535% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
13,333.513% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile has 171% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile is ranked 52nd with a score of 36,185, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 153rd with a score of 13,333.5.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile
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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
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We do not have any performance per dollar data for the GeForce RTX 4060 Mobile and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q 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.

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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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
10,347
(+211.28%)
3,324
3DMark Time Spy Score
10,555
(+209.08%)
3,415
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
151,337
(+104.23%)
74,101
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
26,573
(+154.77%)
10,430
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
102,266
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3DMark 11 Performance Score
30,755
(+156.87%)
11,973
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
215
(+94.39%)
110.6
PassMark G3D Mark
17,663
(+123.21%)
7,913
PassMark G2D Mark
721
(+78.91%)
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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
CodenameAD107GP106
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Process Size5 nm16 nm
Transistors18,900 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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth256 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,000 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface128 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache32 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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)115 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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
CUDA Cores3,0721,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)2410
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)9680
Render Output Units (ROP)4848
Tensor Cores96--
Ray Tracing Cores24--
Core Clock Speed1,545 MHz1,063 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,890 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 4060 MobileGeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
Pixel Fill Rate90.72 GPixel/s71.04 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate181.4 GTexel/s118.4 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance11.61 TFLOPS3.79 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance181.4 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 4060 MobileGeForce 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.