GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Only verified data for GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop, leading by roughly 11% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $62 EUR.
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GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is noticeably faster, around 11% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop starts at $136 EUR against $198 EUR for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 130W for the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB's memory is faster — 224 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (128-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is roughly 6 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the faster card by about 11%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB?
Is the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB worth the extra $62 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB or GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,560✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 20✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 80✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz | 1,552 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz | 1,777 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 224 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 80 W✓ | 130 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2022 |