Is it time to replace the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?
The GeForce GTX 1060 6GB came out in 2016, so it is 10 years old and the newest games treat it as entry level. On our scale it scores 9.5 with 6 GB of memory, which puts it in D tier.
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Best upgrade from the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Cards that are clearly faster, ranked by speed gained per dollar.
Best upgrades from the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
| Card | Faster by | Launch price |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | +605% | $599 |
| Radeon RX 9070 | +532% | $549 |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB | +363% | $349 |
| Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB | +353% | $299 |
| Arc B580 | +247% | $249 |
Cards at least 25% faster with a launch price of $600 or less, best speed gain per dollar first. Change the budget above for other ranges.
What the best upgrades look like
In our list, the strongest option under $600 is the Arc B580, about 3.5 times as fast than the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, with a launch price of $249. The cheapest of the five is the Radeon RX 9070 XT at 7.1 times as fast and $599. The table ranks them by speed gained per dollar, so the best value is not always the fastest card.
Memory is part of the answer: the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB has 6 GB and the picks have 8 to 16 GB. Power is the other: they are rated 150 to 304 W against 120 W for the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB.
The picks one by one
Radeon RX 9070 XT: about 7.1 times as fast, 16 GB, 304 W, $599 at launch. Radeon RX 9070: about 6.3 times as fast, 16 GB, 220 W, $549 at launch. Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB: about 4.6 times as fast, 16 GB, 160 W, $349 at launch. Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB: about 4.5 times as fast, 8 GB, 150 W, $299 at launch. Arc B580: about 3.5 times as fast, 12 GB, 190 W, $249 at launch.
Questions
What is a good upgrade from a GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?
In our list, the Radeon RX 9070 XT is about 605% faster for $599 at launch.
How much faster is the best pick than the GeForce GTX 1060 6GB?
The Arc B580 is about 3.5 times as fast, and the cheapest option, the Radeon RX 9070 XT, is 7.1 times as fast.