G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌50% higher power demand at 120W vs 80W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅44.3% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060 3GB: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 80W instead of 120W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

2016

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

2019

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅44.3% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 3 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060 3GB: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 80W instead of 120W, a 40W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 3 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌50% higher power demand at 120W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) better than GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.3% more average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data, 3.2% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 3 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 3 GB, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $199 MSRP, and you are getting 44.3% more estimated average FPS across 36 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.2% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 3GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is 2016 hardware with 3 GB of VRAM, 9,815 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
1080p
low	95 FPS	124 FPS
medium	83 FPS	110 FPS
high	70 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	111 FPS
medium	70 FPS	93 FPS
high	58 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	66 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	60 FPS
medium	38 FPS	54 FPS
high	27 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	31 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
1080p
low	191 FPS	262 FPS
medium	161 FPS	225 FPS
high	132 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	181 FPS
medium	101 FPS	154 FPS
high	80 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	99 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	105 FPS
medium	45 FPS	88 FPS
high	43 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
1080p
low	379 FPS	456 FPS
medium	332 FPS	365 FPS
high	246 FPS	304 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	342 FPS
medium	265 FPS	273 FPS
high	207 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	228 FPS
medium	160 FPS	182 FPS
high	108 FPS	144 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	100 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
1080p
low	257 FPS	399 FPS
medium	206 FPS	334 FPS
high	186 FPS	267 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	227 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	328 FPS
medium	154 FPS	271 FPS
high	136 FPS	206 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	165 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	157 FPS
medium	73 FPS	121 FPS
high	65 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	85 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,815 points. Launch price was $199.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1455 MHz to 1590 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,128 points. Launch price was $229.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB scores 9,815 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) reaches 10,128 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 1,536 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 4.884 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1590 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	9,815	10,128+3%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1152	1536+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.935 TFLOPS	4.884 TFLOPS+24%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+7%	1590 MHz
ROPs	48	48
TMUs	72	96+33%
L1 Cache	0.42 MB	1.5 MB+257%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	8 GB+167%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	1.5 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)'s 80W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (móvel)
TDP	120W	80W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	81.8	126.6+55%