GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1708 MHz

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Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

3 GB 120

9,815

+2.7%

GeForce GTX 760 Ti OEM

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q Design

GeForce GTX 1070

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

GeForce RTX 5060

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

Shared System RAM 15

9,558

0.0%

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

2016

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs Unknown).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌700% higher power demand at 120W vs 15W.

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 120W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

2016

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 49.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (3 GB vs Unknown).

Why buy it

✅Draws 15W instead of 120W, a 105W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 3 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌700% higher power demand at 120W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 3 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 49.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 3GB better than Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 9,815 vs 9,558 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting more VRAM at 3 GB instead of Unknown and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 3GB can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $199 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 2.7% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the newer 2020 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (15W vs 120W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 120W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 3GB currently gives you 2.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	95 FPS	105 FPS
medium	83 FPS	91 FPS
high	70 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	58 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	84 FPS	92 FPS
medium	70 FPS	79 FPS
high	58 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	49 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	41 FPS	30 FPS
medium	38 FPS	28 FPS
high	27 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	24 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	191 FPS	121 FPS
medium	161 FPS	85 FPS
high	132 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	94 FPS	39 FPS
1440p
low	127 FPS	80 FPS
medium	101 FPS	48 FPS
high	80 FPS	36 FPS
ultra	61 FPS	26 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	38 FPS
medium	45 FPS	25 FPS
high	43 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	379 FPS	338 FPS
medium	332 FPS	294 FPS
high	246 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	308 FPS	249 FPS
medium	265 FPS	224 FPS
high	207 FPS	180 FPS
ultra	166 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	187 FPS	153 FPS
medium	160 FPS	134 FPS
high	108 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	64 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
1080p
low	257 FPS	163 FPS
medium	206 FPS	130 FPS
high	186 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	162 FPS	92 FPS
1440p
low	196 FPS	116 FPS
medium	154 FPS	95 FPS
high	136 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	68 FPS
medium	73 FPS	54 FPS
high	65 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	51 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 3GB and Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB scores 9,815 and the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT reaches 9,558 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses Vega, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
G3D Mark Score	9,815+3%	9,558
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1152+125%	512
Boost Clock	1708 MHz	2100 MHz+23%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB comes with 3 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VRAM Capacity	3 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
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 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCN 2.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	VCN 2.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 120W versus the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT's 15W — a 155.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 3GB	Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
TDP	120W	15W-88%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	250mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	81.8	637.2+679%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB launched at $199 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($199 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 49.3 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).