NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs GeForce RTX 2060
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
NVIDIA
RTX 2060
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RTX 2060 outperforms GTX 1060 6GB by 8% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+8%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs GeForce RTX 2060: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 shows a 8% advantage for RTX 2060 in gaming performance, while GTX 1060 6GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIAPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3740
10083
100100
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1060 6GB is the best overall choice
GTX 1060 6GB leads in combined game performance. GTX 1060 6GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1060 6GB leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1060 6GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 219–224of 319
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
GeForce RTX 2060
137 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
100/100 · Price $179The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
37
40Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
33
35Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31
33Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
83
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61Better
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors55
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoYes
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS3.9356.451Better
Power consumption120 WBetter160 W
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Power connector6 pin8 pin
Release date20162019
ArchitecturePascalTuring
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Launch price$179Better$349
Shader units / cores12801920Better
Clock speed1506 - 1708 MHzBetter1365-1680 MHz
Base clock1506 MHzBetter1365 MHz
Boost clock1708 MHzBetter1680 MHz
VRAM6 GB GDDR56 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency8 GHz14 GHzBetter
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
Memory bandwidth192 GB/s336 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Power consumption120 WBetter160 W
Process node16 nm12 nmBetter
Recommended PSU300 WBetter450 W
Length250 mm229 mmBetter
Die size200 mm²Better445 mm²
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 1.5 MBL1 64 KB, L2 3 MB
Transistor count4400 million10800 millionBetter
UpscalingNot supportedDLSS 2
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1060 6GBRTX 2060
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 60%
13 FPSEstimated 63%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 56%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1060 6GB186 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060192 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB131 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060135 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB76 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 206092 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 1060 6GB24 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 206028 FPSEstimated 64%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1060 6GB120 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060124 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB103 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060107 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB55 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 206067 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 1060 6GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 64%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1060 6GB151 FPSEstimated 80%RTX 2060156 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1060 6GB98 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060101 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB68 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 206083 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 1060 6GB35 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 206042 FPSEstimated 64%
God of War RagnarökGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1060 6GB98 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 2060101 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB82 FPSEstimated 74%RTX 206085 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB49 FPSEstimated 68%RTX 206060 FPSEstimated 71%GTX 1060 6GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 64%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
StarfieldGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RTX 206019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RTX 206013 FPSEstimated 63%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RTX 20605 FPSEstimated 56%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10037408%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10044452%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10044464%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008319%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10048492%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10046484%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10044464%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10050512%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10044464%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
UpscalingNot supportedDLSS 2
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 3.0, CUDA 7.5
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process node16 nm12 nmBetter
Release date20162019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count4400 million10800 millionBetter
Die size200 mm²Better445 mm²
Shader units / cores12801920Better
Base clock1506 MHzBetter1365 MHz
Boost clock1708 MHzBetter1680 MHz
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 3x16
Length250 mm229 mmBetter
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 WBetter450 W
Power connector6 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4a
USB Type-CNoYes
Max monitors55
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RTX 2060 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM6 GB GDDR56 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus192 bit192 bit
TFLOPS3.9356.451Better
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1060 6GB or RTX 2060?+
GTX 1060 6GB has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1060 6GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1060 6GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1060 6GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1060 6GB offers more overall performance, while GTX 1060 6GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1060 6GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1060 6GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1060 6GB leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1060 6GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1060 6GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1060 6GB is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
GTX 1060 6GB is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1060 6GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.