GeForce GTX 1060 6 GBvsGeForce RTX 4080
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is a solid, budget-friendly card for 1080p gaming, while the GeForce RTX 4080 is a high-end choice for 4K and ray tracing.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
Pascal · TSMC 16 nm · 2016
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GeForce RTX 4080
Ada Lovelace · TSMC 5 nm · 2022
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Overall Performance Score
A unified score from combined synthetic and real-world benchmarks. 100 represents the fastest consumer GPU available.
Side-by-Side Specs
Every detail compared. Highlighted cells indicate the leading value for that metric.
Which should you buy?
The RTX 4080 wins overall for anyone needing modern gaming performance, leaving the GTX 1060 far behind.
The GTX 1060 6 GB is the smarter pick for budget buyers, offering decent 1080p gaming at a low price.
The GTX 1060 6 GB is right for a secondary PC or light gaming where the RTX 4080's cost is unjustified.
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1060 6 GB better than the RTX 4080?
Overall the RTX 4080 is the stronger graphics card: it ranks higher in our aggregate performance score (83 vs 24 out of 100), so it leads the GTX 1060 6 GB in most workloads.
How much faster is the RTX 4080 than the GTX 1060 6 GB?
Based on our aggregated benchmark scores the RTX 4080 is roughly 246% faster than the GTX 1060 6 GB overall. The real-world gap varies by game, resolution and settings.
Which should you buy, the GTX 1060 6 GB or the RTX 4080?
If you want the most performance, pick the RTX 4080. If the GTX 1060 6 GB is meaningfully cheaper where you shop, it can be the better value for similar real-world results — check current prices and the full spec comparison above before deciding.