GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.8%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $80), it costs 38% less, resulting in a 61.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+61.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($80)

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 R9 Fury + Fury X Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

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 R9 Fury + Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,741 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB scores 9,815 and the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X reaches 9,741 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Raw compute: 3.935 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
G3D Mark Score	9,815	9,741
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1152	4096+256%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.935 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+119%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+63%	1050 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	72	256+256%
L1 Cache	0.42 MB	1 MB+138%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
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 R9 Fury + Fury X has 4 GB. The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — a 166.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 2 MB (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	4 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	512 GB/s+167%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5+2%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 120W versus the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X's 275W — a 78.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 250mm vs 195mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
TDP	120W-56%	275W
Recommended PSU	400W-33%	600W
Power Connector	6-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	250mm	195mm
Height	111mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	65°C-13%
Perf/Watt	81.8+131%	35.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB launched at $199 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X launched at $649 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB costs 37.5% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 196.3 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers 61.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).