GeForce FX Go5300 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 Go5300 is positioned at rank #333 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 Go5300

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

8338%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

8010%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

7917%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

7903%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

7887%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

7843%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

7744%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7715%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7644%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

7623%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

7531%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

7515%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

7379%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

7375%

#318

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

9195%

#333

GeForce FX Go5300

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#334

RADEON X550

MSRP: $60|Avg: $10

98%

#336

Radeon X1650 Pro

MSRP: $100|Avg: $15

98%

#337

Radeon HD 8350

MSRP: $200|Avg: $39

94%

#339

Radeon X1950 GT

MSRP: $140|Avg: $49

87%

#340

GeForce 6600 GT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $50

83%

#341

RADEON X600 PRO

MSRP: $99|Avg: $10

78%

#342

Radeon X1600 Pro

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

76%

#343

RADEON X300SE

MSRP: $60|Avg: $60

72%

#345

RADEON X800 GTO

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

67%

#346

Radeon X1600 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $15

67%

#347

Radeon X1300

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

67%

#348

Radeon X1800 GTO

MSRP: $249|Avg: $20

66%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce FX Go5300 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce FX Go5300 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 77315.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce FX Go5300.

Insight	GeForce FX Go5300	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-77315.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+77315.4%)
Longevity	Blackwell 2.0 (2025−2026) (5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Go5300 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce FX Go5300 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce FX Go5300

The GeForce FX Go5300 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 30 2025. It features the Rankine architecture. The core clock ranges from 2017 MHz to 2407 MHz. It has 21760 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 575W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 170 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13 points. Launch price was $1,999.

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 Go5300 scores 13 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 77315.4%. The GeForce FX Go5300 is built on Rankine while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 21,760 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 104.8 TFLOPS (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2407 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce FX Go5300	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13	10,064+77315%
Architecture	Rankine	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	21760+750%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	104.8 TFLOPS+1081%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2407 MHz+39%	1733 MHz
ROPs	176+175%	64
TMUs	680+325%	160
L1 Cache	21.3 MB+2166%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	96 MB+4700%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce FX Go5300	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 Go5300 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 96 MB (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce FX Go5300 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce FX Go5300	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	96 MB+4700%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 9.0a (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 2.1 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce FX Go5300	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	9.0a	12+33%
OpenGL	2.1	4.5+114%
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VPE 3.0 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VPE 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (GeForce FX Go5300) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce FX Go5300	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VPE 3.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VPE 3.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce FX Go5300 draws 575W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 104.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce FX Go5300) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin.