GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q vs GTX 1060 3 GB

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Aggregate performance score

We've compared GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB with GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, including specs and performance data.

GTX 1060 3 GB
2016
3 GB GDDR5, 120 Watt
24.95

RTX 2080 Super Max-Q outperforms GTX 1060 3 GB by a considerable 43% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Contents

GTX 1060 3 GB GTX 1060 3 GB
RTX 2080 Super Max-Q RTX 2080 Super Max-Q

Primary details

GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.

Place in the ranking221139
Place by popularity23not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluation22.70no data
Power efficiency14.3430.75
ArchitecturePascal (2016−2021)Turing (2018−2022)
GPU code nameGP106TU104
Market segmentDesktopLaptop
Release date18 August 2016 (8 years ago)2 April 2020 (4 years ago)
Launch price (MSRP)$199 no data

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance to price ratio. The higher, the better.

no data

Detailed specifications

General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.

Pipelines / CUDA cores11523072
Core clock speed1506 MHz735 MHz
Boost clock speed1708 MHz1080 MHz
Number of transistors4,400 million13,600 million
Manufacturing process technology16 nm12 nm
Power consumption (TDP)120 Watt80 Watt
Texture fill rate123.0207.4
Floating-point processing power3.935 TFLOPS6.636 TFLOPS
ROPs4864
TMUs72192
Tensor Coresno data384
Ray Tracing Coresno data48

Form factor & compatibility

Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).

Laptop sizeno datalarge
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Length250 mmno data
Width2-slotno data
Supplementary power connectors1x 6-pinNone

VRAM capacity and type

Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.

Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount3 GB8 GB
Memory bus width192 Bit256 Bit
Memory clock speed2002 MHz1375 MHz
Memory bandwidth192.2 GB/s352.0 GB/s
Shared memory--

Connectivity and outputs

Types and number of video connectors present on the reviewed GPUs. As a rule, data in this section is precise only for desktop reference ones (so-called Founders Edition for NVIDIA chips). OEM manufacturers may change the number and type of output ports, while for notebook cards availability of certain video outputs ports depends on the laptop model rather than on the card itself.

Display Connectors1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPortNo outputs
HDMI+-
G-SYNC support-+

Supported technologies

Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.

VR Readyno data+

API compatibility

List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.

DirectX12 (12_1)12 Ultimate (12_2)
Shader Model6.46.5
OpenGL4.64.6
OpenCL1.21.2
Vulkan+1.2.140
CUDA6.17.5

Synthetic benchmark performance

Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.

Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark score. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

GTX 1060 3 GB 24.95
RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 35.67
+43%

Passmark

This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.

GTX 1060 3 GB 9588
RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 13708
+43%

Gaming performance

Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.

Average FPS across all PC games

Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:

Full HD75−80
−45.3%
109
+45.3%
1440p50−55
−46%
73
+46%
4K30−35
−63.3%
49
+63.3%

Cost per frame, $

1080p2.65no data
1440p3.98no data
4K6.63no data

FPS performance in popular games

Full HD
Low Preset

Counter-Strike 2 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+0%
75−80
+0%

Full HD
Medium Preset

Battlefield 5 87
+0%
87
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+0%
75−80
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 160−170
+0%
160−170
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 90−95
+0%
90−95
+0%
Metro Exodus 103
+0%
103
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 100
+0%
100
+0%
Valorant 168
+0%
168
+0%

Full HD
High Preset

Battlefield 5 95−100
+0%
95−100
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+0%
75−80
+0%
Dota 2 121
+0%
121
+0%
Far Cry 5 82
+0%
82
+0%
Fortnite 160−170
+0%
160−170
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 160−170
+0%
160−170
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 90−95
+0%
90−95
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 120
+0%
120
+0%
Metro Exodus 78
+0%
78
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 190−200
+0%
190−200
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 56
+0%
56
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 120−130
+0%
120−130
+0%
Valorant 102
+0%
102
+0%
World of Tanks 270−280
+0%
270−280
+0%

Full HD
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 77
+0%
77
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 70−75
+0%
70−75
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 75−80
+0%
75−80
+0%
Dota 2 118
+0%
118
+0%
Far Cry 5 90−95
+0%
90−95
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 160−170
+0%
160−170
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 90−95
+0%
90−95
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 190−200
+0%
190−200
+0%
Valorant 154
+0%
154
+0%

1440p
High Preset

Dota 2 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 65−70
+0%
65−70
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 170−180
+0%
170−180
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 36
+0%
36
+0%
World of Tanks 220−230
+0%
220−230
+0%

1440p
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 76
+0%
76
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Far Cry 5 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 100−110
+0%
100−110
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%
Metro Exodus 75
+0%
75
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 60−65
+0%
60−65
+0%
Valorant 117
+0%
117
+0%

4K
High Preset

Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Dota 2 72
+0%
72
+0%
Grand Theft Auto V 72
+0%
72
+0%
Metro Exodus 32
+0%
32
+0%
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS 110−120
+0%
110−120
+0%
Red Dead Redemption 2 24
+0%
24
+0%
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt 72
+0%
72
+0%

4K
Ultra Preset

Battlefield 5 46
+0%
46
+0%
Counter-Strike 2 35−40
+0%
35−40
+0%
Cyberpunk 2077 14−16
+0%
14−16
+0%
Dota 2 102
+0%
102
+0%
Far Cry 5 50−55
+0%
50−55
+0%
Fortnite 45−50
+0%
45−50
+0%
Forza Horizon 4 55−60
+0%
55−60
+0%
Forza Horizon 5 30−35
+0%
30−35
+0%
Valorant 64
+0%
64
+0%

This is how GTX 1060 3 GB and RTX 2080 Super Max-Q compete in popular games:

  • RTX 2080 Super Max-Q is 45% faster in 1080p
  • RTX 2080 Super Max-Q is 46% faster in 1440p
  • RTX 2080 Super Max-Q is 63% faster in 4K

All in all, in popular games:

  • there's a draw in 64 tests (100%)

Pros & cons summary

Performance score 24.95 35.67
Recency 18 August 2016 2 April 2020
Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 8 GB
Chip lithography 16 nm 12 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 80 Watt

RTX 2080 Super Max-Q has a 43% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 3 years, a 166.7% higher maximum VRAM amount, a 33.3% more advanced lithography process, and 50% lower power consumption.

The GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in performance tests.

Be aware that GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is a desktop card while GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q is a notebook one.

Should you still have questions concerning choice between the reviewed GPUs, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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