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FirePro RG220 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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FirePro RG220

2013Core: 825 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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FirePro RG220 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Performance Spectrum

FirePro RG220
0.5 GB 150
335
0.0%
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brand logoRadeon HD 7450
brand logoRadeon HD 8280
brand logoRadeon HD 2900 GT
brand logoRadeon RX 5300M
brand logoRadeon RX 6550M
brand logoRadeon RX 7600M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6700 XT
GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
+2904.2%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

FirePro RG220 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.

FirePro RG220

2013

Why buy it

  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.
  • ✅Measures 170mm instead of 173mm, a 3mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (335 vs 10,064).
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅+2904.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • ✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • ✅FirePro RG220 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • ❌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?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now based on the synthetic data we have. It leads by 2904.2% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 335), which is the best performance signal available in this matchup.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 28nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2013. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

FirePro RG220 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Technical Specifications

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

AMD

FirePro RG220

The FirePro RG220 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 25 2013. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 825 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 335 points. Launch price was $1,099.

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 FirePro RG220 scores 335 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2904.2%. The FirePro RG220 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (FirePro RG220) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.267 TFLOPS (FirePro RG220) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
335
10,064+2904%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
768
2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.267 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+600%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
48
160+233%
L1 Cache
192 KB
960 KB+400%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The FirePro RG220 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce 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 FirePro RG220 has 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 64-bit on the FirePro RG220 and 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (FirePro RG220) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Bus Width
64-bit
192-bit+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 10.1 (FirePro RG220) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 3.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
10.1
12+19%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
3.3
4.5+36%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (FirePro RG220) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: None vs NVDEC (Pascal).

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
None
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
None
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro RG220 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The FirePro RG220 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro RG220) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 170mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
150W-17%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
170mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
Unknown
—
Perf/Watt
2.2
55.9+2441%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the FirePro RG220 came in at $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. On MSRP, FirePro RG220 was 100+% cheaper ($249 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): Infinity (FirePro RG220) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the FirePro RG220 offers Infinity% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureFirePro RG220GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$0-100%
$249
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
40.4
Codename
Pitcairn
GP104
Release
February 25 2013
May 27 2016
Ranking
#619
#137
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