NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Pascal · 6 GB GDDR5 · 120 W
60
/ 100
From $249
VS
GeForce RTX 5090 Super wins by 39
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Blackwell · 32 GB · 620 W
99
/ 100
From $2,199
Specdex verdict
GeForce RTX 5090 Super takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB lands at 60 and GeForce RTX 5090 Super at 99. That puts GeForce RTX 5090 Super ahead by 39 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick GeForce GTX 1060 6GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick GeForce RTX 5090 Super if…
- ✓Latest generation silicon
- ✓Improved perf-per-watt
- ✓Full modern feature set
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB 60
vs 99 GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Score breakdown
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
60 raster 60
rt 55
ai 57
efficiency 68
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
99 raster 99
rt 100
ai 100
efficiency 80
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | GeForce RTX 5090 Super |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell |
| VRAM | 6 GB GDDR5 | ▲ 32 GB GDDR7 |
| TBP | 120 W | 620 W |
| Release year | 2016 | 2025 |
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Pros
- +Latest generation silicon
- +Improved perf-per-watt
- +Full modern feature set
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Requires up-to-date platform
- −Initial stock scarcity likely
FAQ: GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs GeForce RTX 5090 Super
Which is better, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or GeForce RTX 5090 Super? +
GeForce RTX 5090 Super scores 99 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 39. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is GeForce GTX 1060 6GB worth the price? +
At $249, GeForce GTX 1060 6GB delivers a Specdex score of 60 — strongest in efficiency.
Is GeForce RTX 5090 Super worth the price? +
At $2,199, GeForce RTX 5090 Super delivers a Specdex score of 99 — strongest in rt.
Does GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or GeForce RTX 5090 Super last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.