GeForce GTX 1060 5GB vs Radeon RX 5600M

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 RX 5600M

#22

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

159%

#24

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#25

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#29

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#30

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#32

Radeon RX 5600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 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 GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon RX 5600M
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)
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 (6 GB)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (250mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB 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.

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 5600M Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 5GB and Radeon RX 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 RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB scores 9,175 and the Radeon RX 5600M reaches 8,857 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1265 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon RX 5600M
G3D Mark Score	9,175+4%	8,857
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.375 TFLOPS	5.829 TFLOPS+33%
Boost Clock	1709 MHz+35%	1265 MHz
ROPs	40	64+60%
TMUs	80	144+80%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	3 MB+140%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon RX 5600M
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
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 RX 5600M has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 5600M offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Bus width: 160-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon RX 5600M
VRAM Capacity	5 GB	6 GB+20%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	160 GB/s	288 GB/s+80%
Bus Width	160-bit	192-bit+20%
L2 Cache	1.25 MB	3 MB+140%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 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 RX 5600M
DirectX	12 (12_1)	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
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 RX 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 RX 5600M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB	Radeon RX 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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB draws 120W versus the Radeon RX 5600M's 150W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) vs 500W (Radeon RX 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 RX 5600M
TDP	120W-20%	150W
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+30%	59.0