GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
Compare GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) and RTX 3060 12GB using GPUsed's recorded model-level benchmark FPS. See the percentage difference, then open the full comparison tool if you want to choose another card.
RTX 3060 12GB recorded 142 FPS against 78 FPS for GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps). These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps)
78Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Benchmark score
- 9.9 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 6GB
- Released
- July 2016
RTX 3060 12GB
142Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Benchmark score
- 18.1 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- February 2021
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What does this comparison mean?
The old 6GB GTX 1060 is far behind the 12GB RTX 3060 in this dataset. This is a broad generation change, not a small same-tier refresh.
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) has 6GB and RTX 3060 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps)
The 6GB GTX 1060 gave Pascal a strong mainstream card with enough memory to distinguish it from the later 3GB version. Its balance made it an enduring reference point for 1080p upgrades, although the two versions must never be treated as identical hardware.
RTX 3060 12GB
The 12GB RTX 3060 made Ampere's feature set available to a broad desktop audience and carried unusually generous memory for its tier. That memory does not make the later 8GB model equivalent, so each needs separate evidence.
Release dates: GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) source · RTX 3060 12GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage above compares the higher model average with the lower one; the score scales every model against the fastest GPU in the current dataset, which scores 100. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS, and the percentage may change with the benchmark dataset.