GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs Radeon Pro W5500

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 Pro W5500

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Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

99%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

96%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

84%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

81%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

81%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

79%

#54

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

661%

#69

Radeon Pro W5500

MSRP: $399|Avg: $300

100%

#72

Quadro P2200

MSRP: $429|Avg: $227

98%

#73

T1000

MSRP: $350|Avg: $382

98%

#74

Quadro P620

MSRP: $170|Avg: $48

97%

#78

Radeon Pro 570

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#80

T400

MSRP: $180|Avg: $179

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5500 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5500 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 GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5500 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.9%)
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	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $65 versus $300 for the Radeon Pro W5500, it costs 78% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 375.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+375.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($65)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($300)

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 5GB Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro W5500 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Radeon Pro W5500

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 W5500

The Radeon Pro W5500 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 10 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1187 MHz to 1400 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 125W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,913 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Radeon Pro W5500 reaches 8,913 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro W5500 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 1,408 (Radeon Pro W5500). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 3.942 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5500). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1400 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
G3D Mark Score	9,175+3%	8,913
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1280	1408+10%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.375 TFLOPS+11%	3.942 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1709 MHz+22%	1400 MHz
ROPs	40+25%	32
TMUs	80	88+10%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
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 5GB comes with 5 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5500 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5500 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 2 MB (Radeon Pro W5500) — the Radeon Pro W5500 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
VRAM Capacity	5 GB	8 GB+60%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	160-bit+25%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	2 MB+60%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro W5500). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5500). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs HEVC,H.264,VP9 (Radeon Pro W5500).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
Encoder	NVENC (6th Gen)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (3rd Gen)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265,VP9	HEVC,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Radeon Pro W5500's 125W — a 4.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Radeon Pro W5500). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 250mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
TDP	120W-4%	125W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	250mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75	75°C
Perf/Watt	76.5+7%	71.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon Pro W5500 launched at $399 and now averages $300. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB costs 78.3% less ($235 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 141.2 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 29.7 (Radeon Pro W5500) — the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB offers 375.4% better value. The Radeon Pro W5500 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon Pro W5500
MSRP	$249-38%	$399
Avg Price (30d)	$65-78%	$300
Performance per Dollar	141.2+375%	29.7
Codename	GP106	Navi 14
Release	December 26 2017	February 10 2020
Ranking	#289	#294