GeForce FX 5600 vs GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce FX 5600

2011Core: 810 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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GeForce GTX 1050 Mobile 3 GB

GeForce GTX 780 Ti

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+77315.4%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce 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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce FX 5600 is positioned at rank #380 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce FX 5600

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

103629%

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

99557%

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

98400%

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98229%

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

98029%

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

97471%

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

96243%

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95886%

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95000%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

94743%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

93600%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

93400%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

91714%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

91657%

#364

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

114286%

#379

GeForce FX 5600XT

MSRP: $129|Avg: $10

100%

#380

GeForce FX 5600

MSRP: $200|Avg: $10

100%

#381

GeForce3 Ti 200

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

43%

#382

GeForce4 Ti 4200

MSRP: $199|Avg: $5

43%

#383

GeForce4 Ti 4800

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

29%

#384

GeForce4 Ti 4400

MSRP: $299|Avg: $49

29%

#385

GeForce4 MX 460

MSRP: $179|Avg: $15

29%

#386

GeForce4 Ti 4800 SE

MSRP: $299|Avg: $30

29%

#387

GeForce4 Ti 4600

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

29%

#388

RADEON 7500

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

29%

#389

GeForce3 Ti 500

MSRP: $349|Avg: $49

14%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 77315.4% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX 5600.

Insight	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-77315.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+77315.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / Fermi 2.0 (2010−2014))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+2300%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $10 (vs $60), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 12802.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+12802.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($10)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($60)

Performance Check

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 7800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce FX 5600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX 5600 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce FX 5600

The GeForce FX 5600 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 17 2011. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock speed is 810 MHz. It has 336 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $199.

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 GeForce FX 5600 scores 13 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 77315.4%. The GeForce FX 5600 is built on Rankine while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 336 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.089 TFLOPS (GeForce FX 5600) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13	10,064+77315%
Architecture	Rankine	Pascal
Process Node	40 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	336	2560+662%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.089 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+715%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	56	160+186%
L1 Cache	448 KB	960 KB+114%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce FX 5600 comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (GeForce FX 5600) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX 5600) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: None vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0a	12+33%
Vulkan	None	1.3
OpenGL	1.5	4.5+200%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: No (GeForce FX 5600) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: No vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX 5600) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	No	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	No	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX 5600 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce FX 5600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX 5600) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 180mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce FX 5600	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	180mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	55.9+55800%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce FX 5600 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $10, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce FX 5600 costs 83.3% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 1.3 (GeForce FX 5600) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 12800% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).