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 6 GB

2016

Why buy it

✅8.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 120W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 120W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

2016

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅8.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Why buy it

✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 120W, a 70W reduction.
✅More future proof: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌140% higher power demand at 120W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB averages 8.7% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,063 vs 10,119 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (50W vs 120W).

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

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016 and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 0.6% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 10,063 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 6 GB Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	126 FPS	90 FPS
medium	109 FPS	81 FPS
high	95 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	80 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	113 FPS	84 FPS
medium	91 FPS	72 FPS
high	78 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	60 FPS	40 FPS
medium	53 FPS	37 FPS
high	37 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	31 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	195 FPS	201 FPS
medium	166 FPS	177 FPS
high	137 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	97 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	128 FPS	142 FPS
medium	103 FPS	119 FPS
high	83 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	86 FPS
medium	47 FPS	73 FPS
high	44 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	453 FPS	455 FPS
medium	362 FPS	364 FPS
high	302 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	341 FPS
medium	272 FPS	273 FPS
high	226 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	222 FPS
medium	181 FPS	182 FPS
high	151 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	88 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	347 FPS	388 FPS
medium	297 FPS	317 FPS
high	245 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	214 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	280 FPS	314 FPS
medium	235 FPS	255 FPS
high	184 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	151 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	145 FPS	152 FPS
medium	111 FPS	114 FPS
high	98 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	79 FPS	80 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,063 points. Launch price was $299.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB scores 10,063 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) reaches 10,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 3.041 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1485 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	10,063	10,119
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1280+25%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.375 TFLOPS+44%	3.041 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1709 MHz+15%	1485 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80+25%	64
L1 Cache	0.47 MB	1 MB+113%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
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 6 GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 1 MB (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB+50%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: PureVideo VP7 vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 4th gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	PureVideo VP7	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 82.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 75.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
TDP	120W	50W-58%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	70°C-7%	75
Perf/Watt	83.9	202.4+141%