GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 43% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,185 AED.
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GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 43% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop starts at $347 AED against $1,532 AED for the GeForce GTX 1060. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $1,233 AED above its $299 AED MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop draws just 80W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Ampere architecture on a Samsung 8nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 6GB against 4GB, the GeForce GTX 1060 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop's 4GB can fall short.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Ampere vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop is the faster card by about 43%. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 worth the extra $1,185 AED over the GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Ampere |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | Samsung 8nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 16 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 64 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,237 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,500 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB✓ | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 12 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 192 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 120 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | May 2021 |