GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Radeon 8040S

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. 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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8040S

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

92%

#206

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

445%

#208

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

404%

#209

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

402%

#213

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

366%

#214

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

363%

#216

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#217

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

100%

#221

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#222

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

96%

#224

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

93%

#228

GeForce GT 750M Mac Edition

MSRP: $149|Avg: $40

91%

#230

Maxwell GPU Surface Book

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 8040S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon 8040S likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon 8040S offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (4 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $50 versus $400 for the Radeon 8040S, it costs 88% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 704.8% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+704.8%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($400)

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 GTX 1060 3GB Benchmark Check

Radeon 8040S Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and Radeon 8040S

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,815 points. Launch price was $199.

Radeon 8040S

The Radeon 8040S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2800 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 16 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,756 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB scores 9,815 and the Radeon 8040S reaches 9,756 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon 8040S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 1,024 (Radeon 8040S). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 5.734 TFLOPS (Radeon 8040S). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 2800 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
G3D Mark Score	9,815	9,756
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.5
Process Node	16 nm	4 nm
Shading Units	1152+13%	1024
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.935 TFLOPS	5.734 TFLOPS+46%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz	2800 MHz+64%
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	72+13%	64
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	8 MB+433%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8040S has 4 GB. The Radeon 8040S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 8 MB (Radeon 8040S) — the Radeon 8040S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	8 MB+433%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8040S). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
DirectX	12.1	12.2
Vulkan	1.1	1.4+27%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8040S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8040S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCN 4.5
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 4.5
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 120W versus the Radeon 8040S's 55W — a 74.3% difference. The Radeon 8040S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 500W (Radeon 8040S). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
TDP	120W	55W-54%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	81.8	177.4+117%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon 8040S launched at $400 and now averages $400. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB costs 87.5% less ($350 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.3 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 24.4 (Radeon 8040S) — the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers 704.5% better value. The Radeon 8040S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon 8040S
MSRP	$199-50%	$400
Avg Price (30d)	$50-88%	$400
Performance per Dollar	196.3+705%	24.4
Codename	GP106	Strix Halo
Release	August 18 2016	January 6 2025
Ranking	#272	#265