RTX 3080 Ti vs GTX 1060 6GB
Short answer: which is best?
RTX 3080 Ti is 763.9 % stronger than GTX 1060 6GB. RTX 3080 Ti ranks #10 of 43 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (10,358 GPU score over 7 verified runs). GTX 1060 6GB ranks #36 of 43 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (1,199 GPU score over 2 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 9 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | RTX 3080 Ti | GTX 1060 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| GPU score (the card's own performance) | 10,358 | 1,199 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 11,289 | 2,658 |
| Earth II (Vulkan) | 42.4 FPS | 7.2 FPS |
| Mission to Earth II (DX12) | 53.7 FPS | 8.5 FPS |
| Earth II Landing (DX12 Ultimate) | 47.9 FPS | 8.5 FPS |
| Supernova (DX11) | 99.2 FPS | 85.7 FPS |
| Memory bandwidth | 290 GB/s | 63 GB/s |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Not supported |
Fragz' verdict
The RTX 3080 Ti is the undisputed champion in this comparison, outperforming the GTX 1060 6GB by a staggering 740.9% in GPU score. This substantial lead is evident across all our GPU-focused tests, with the RTX 3080 Ti delivering 42.4 FPS in Earth II Vulkan and over 50 FPS in Mission to Earth II DX12, while the GTX 1060 6GB struggles with single-digit frame rates. The performance difference is rooted in the RTX 3080 Ti's superior raw compute, higher memory bandwidth of 290 GB/s, 12 GB of VRAM, and support for modern features like ray tracing and mesh shaders, which the GTX 1060 6GB lacks. For a gamer, this translates into a vastly smoother and more visually rich experience, making the RTX 3080 Ti the clear choice for current titles. The GTX 1060 6GB, with only 2 verified runs in our data, is clearly outmatched for modern gaming, ranking 35 out of 42 overall.
Generated September 9, 2026 from the 9 verified runs available then. The verdict is never silently rewritten — new numbers get a new verdict.
What the numbers mean
The GPU score is the graphics card's own performance — that is what we rank on. GAMING is the whole rig's score in the best PC we measured the card in, and depends on processor, memory and storage. We show both and never mix them.
All numbers come from our benchmark suite: four hand-built 3D scenes written directly against the graphics APIs in Rust, the same load on every PC. The methodology is open at https://whatfps.com/metodik
All measurements for RTX 3080 Ti · All measurements for GTX 1060 6GB