GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q

When choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q, it is worth examining the specifications of the models in detail. Do they meet the recommended requirements of modern games and software? Storage capacity, form factor, TDP, available ports, warranty and manufacturer support are all important. For example, the size of a PC case can limit the maximum thickness and length of the card. Often, instead of the factory overclocked card and RGB backlight, it is better to choose a reference model with a more efficient GPU. And make sure that your current power supply unit has the correct connection pins (using adapters is not recommended). This GPUs compare tool is meant to help you to choose the best graphics card for your build. Let's find out the difference between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.

GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Check Price

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q here:

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q Laptops

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
Power consumption (TDP)	120 Watt	65 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin	None
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Maximum RAM amount	3 GB	6 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	No outputs
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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 84% more power consumption, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q has 3 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - in Laptops.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - with Turing.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 531 MHz higher, than GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q - by 12 nm process technology.
Memory clock speed of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is 2992 MHz higher, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	35−40
QHD / 1440p	24−27	27−30
4K / 2160p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	75−80	75−80
medium / 1080p	60−65	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	75−80	80−85
ultra / 1080p	70−75	70−75
QHD / 1440p	50−55	55−60
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
low / 720p	130−140	130−140
medium / 1080p	85−90	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Battlefield 5 is 4% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	45−50	−
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	230−240
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	220−230
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	60−65	65−70
ultra / 1080p	60−65	60−65
QHD / 1440p	40−45	40−45
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	65−70	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Far Cry 5 is 1% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
high / 1080p	90−95	90−95
ultra / 1080p	70−75	70−75
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	220−230	220−230
medium / 1080p	140−150	140−150
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Fortnite.
high / 1080p	85−90	85−90
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
QHD / 1440p	45−50	50−55
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−35
low / 720p	130−140	130−140
medium / 1080p	90−95	90−95
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Forza Horizon 4.
low / 768p	160−170	160−170
medium / 768p	150−160	150−160
high / 1080p	95−100	95−100
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	40−45	40−45
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Grand Theft Auto V.
high / 1080p	35−40	35−40
ultra / 1080p	30−35	30−35
QHD / 1440p	24−27	24−27
4K / 2160p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	90−95	95−100
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Metro Exodus is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	75−80	75−80
ultra / 1080p	55−60	55−60
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	85−90	85−90
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q have the same average FPS in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS.
high / 1080p	35−40	35−40
ultra / 1080p	21−24	24−27
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
4K / 2160p	10−11	10−12
low / 720p	90−95	95−100
medium / 1080p	55−60	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	180−190	190−200
medium / 768p	120−130	120−130
high / 1080p	70−75	70−75
ultra / 1080p	40−45	40−45
4K / 2160p	24−27	27−30
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 2% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p	120−130	130−140
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q in World of Tanks is 5% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Code name	GP106	N18E-G1 MAX-Q TU106
Type	Desktop	Laptop
Release date	18 August 2016	6 January 2019
Pipelines	1152	1920
Core clock speed	1506 MHz	975 MHz
Boost Clock	1708 MHz	1185 MHz
Transistor count	4,400 million	10,800 million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	12 nm
Texture fill rate	123.0	142.2
Floating-point performance	3,935 gflops
Length	250 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	192 Bit
Memory clock speed	8008 MHz	11000 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	264.0 GB/s
Shared memory		-
G-SYNC support		+
VR Ready		+
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12 Ultimate (12_1)
Shader Model	6.4	6.5
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	1.2
Vulkan	+	1.2.131
CUDA	6.1	7.5
Laptop size		large
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	19 Mh/s
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GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q

GeForce RTX 2060 Max Q is a Laptop Graphics Card

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