RTX 4080 SUPER vs GTX 1060 6GB
Short answer: which is best?
RTX 4080 SUPER is 1106 % stronger than GTX 1060 6GB. RTX 4080 SUPER ranks #6 of 59 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (14,460 GPU score over 2 verified runs). GTX 1060 6GB ranks #50 of 59 measured graphics cards at WhatFPS (1,199 GPU score over 2 verified runs). The numbers are measured in 4 verified WhatFPS runs — not estimated, not self-reported.
Measured comparison
| Metric | RTX 4080 SUPER | GTX 1060 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| GPU score (the card's own performance) | 14,460 | 1,199 |
| Best rig (GAMING — whole PC) | 13,665 | 2,658 |
| Earth II (Vulkan) | 62.6 FPS | 7.2 FPS |
| Mission to Earth II (DX12) | 79.2 FPS | 8.5 FPS |
| Earth II Landing (DX12 Ultimate) | 66.3 FPS | 8.5 FPS |
| Supernova (DX11) | 99.7 FPS | 86.7 FPS |
| Memory bandwidth | 163 GB/s | 63 GB/s |
| VRAM | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Ray tracing | Yes | Not supported |
Fragz' verdict
The RTX 4080 SUPER is the undeniable champion in this comparison, leading the GTX 1060 6GB by a massive 1108% in GPU score, though the RTX 4080 SUPER has only 1 verified run and the GTX 1060 6GB has 2. This huge performance gap is evident in gaming scenes, where the RTX 4080 SUPER delivers 62.6 FPS in Earth II (Vulkan) compared to the GTX 1060 6GB's 7.2 FPS, making it capable of smooth gameplay in demanding titles. Its superior raw compute power is reflected in its ALU index of 305965 and 163 GB/s memory bandwidth, alongside 16 GB of VRAM and a 2775 MHz peak clock. Furthermore, the RTX 4080 SUPER supports modern features like ray tracing, mesh shaders, and VRS, which the GTX 1060 6GB lacks, providing access to more advanced visual effects. For gamers seeking high frame rates and cutting-edge graphics, the RTX 4080 SUPER is the clear choice, while the GTX 1060 6GB is left for only the most modest of gaming needs.
Generated September 22, 2026 from the 4 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 4080 SUPER · All measurements for GTX 1060 6GB