NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB — Gaming Performance, Specs & Best CPU Pairings
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB specifications, estimated gaming performance, VRAM, power draw and recommended CPU pairings.
Specifications
Estimated gaming performance
Relative performance index across our catalog (higher is faster). This is an editorial estimate, not a measured benchmark.
19 / 100
Recommended resolution: 1080p (Medium/Low).
| CPU | Game | Estimated FPS (1080p, High) |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Cyberpunk 2077 | 18 FPS |
| Intel Core i5-12400F | Fortnite | 45 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Cyberpunk 2077 | 18 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 5 7600 | Fortnite | 45 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Cyberpunk 2077 | 18 FPS |
| AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Fortnite | 45 FPS |
Power consumption
Rated TDP/TGP: 120 W. Manufacturer-recommended PSU: 300 W. Use the calculator for a full-system estimate.
Pros & cons
- Efficient — lower power draw, easier to cool and pair with a smaller PSU
- 3.0GB VRAM can become tight at 1440p/4K with texture-heavy titles
- Limited ray tracing performance — expect a bigger hit turning RT on
- Best suited to 1080p at Medium/High rather than 1440p or 4K
Frequently asked questions
It depends entirely on the game, resolution, settings and the CPU it's paired with — there is no single answer. Use the calculator above to get an estimate for your exact combination, or see the sample results table for a few reference points.
Based on its relative performance index (19/100), we'd suggest 1080p (Medium/Low) as the most comfortable target for this GPU at High/Ultra settings.
This GPU has no dedicated ray tracing hardware acceleration in our catalog — ray tracing is not recommended.
For a balanced build, CPUs like AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics, AMD Ryzen 3 3100 tend to match this GPU's performance tier well — see the recommended CPUs panel for links.