GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs Radeon Pro 5600M
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5600M
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5600M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro 5600M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.6% higher G3D Mark score and 60% more VRAM (8 GB vs 5 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.6%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro 5600M 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Radeon Pro 5600M
GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.
Radeon Pro 5600M
The Radeon Pro 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 15 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,324 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Radeon Pro 5600M reaches 9,324 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,560 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 5.274 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5600M). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1030 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,175 | 9,324+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 1.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2560+100% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.375 TFLOPS | 5.274 TFLOPS+21% |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz+66% | 1030 MHz |
| ROPs | 40 | 64+60% |
| TMUs | 80 | 160+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 4 MB+220% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro 5600M has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro 5600M offers 60% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 160-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro 5600M) — the Radeon Pro 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 5 GB | 8 GB+60% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 160-bit+25% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.25 MB | 4 MB+220% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5600M). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5600M).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (6th Gen) | VCN 2.0 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (3rd Gen) | VCN 2.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Radeon Pro 5600M's 50W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 5600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Radeon Pro 5600M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 90°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 120W | 50W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W-20% | 500W |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 250mm | 0mm |
| Height | 111mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 75-17% | 90°C |
| Perf/Watt | 76.5 | 186.5+144% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5600M is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 5GB | Radeon Pro 5600M |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65 | — |
| Codename | GP106 | Navi 12 |
| Release | December 26 2017 | June 15 2020 |
| Ranking | #289 | #283 |
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