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A10G vs GeForce GTX 1060

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A10G

2021Core: 1320 MHzBoost: 1710 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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A10G vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

A10G
24 GB 150
13,598
+35.1%
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GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
0.0%
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About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

A10G vs GeForce GTX 1060: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅+35.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: Ampere on 8nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌
    904% HIGHER MSRP
    $2,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $2,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 643.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
  • ✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 13,598).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
A10G is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 35.1% in PassMark G3D (13,598 vs 10,064), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
A10G is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 24 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, a 8nm process instead of 16nm, 72 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $2,251 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $2,500, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 643.1% (40.4 vs 5.4), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, A10G has the stronger long-term case.

A10G vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the A10G leads by 35.1%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
13,598+35%
10,064
Architecture
Ampere
Pascal
Process Node
8 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
9216+260%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
31.52 TFLOPS+255%
8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1710 MHz
1733 MHz+1%
ROPs
96+50%
64
TMUs
288+80%
160
L1 Cache
9 MB+857%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
6 MB+200%
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The A10G leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G has 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. A10G gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 128-bit on the A10G and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
24 GB+300%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
6 MB+200%
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12 Ultimate
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
0
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
NVENC 7th Gen
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
NVDEC 5th Gen
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
150W-17%
180W
Recommended PSU
500W
400W-20%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
267mm
173mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
Unknown
—
Perf/Watt
90.7+62%
55.9
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Value Analysis

At launch, the A10G came in at $2500, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 90% cheaper ($2251 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 648.1% better value. The newer card here is A10G (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureA10GGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$2500
$249-90%
Performance per Dollar
5.4
40.4+648%
Codename
GA102
GP104
Release
April 12 2021
May 27 2016
Ranking
#182
#137
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