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GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
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Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
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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 Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.3%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (250mm) | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $80), it costs 19% less, resulting in a 27.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+27.1%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($65) | ⚠️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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 19 2016. 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: 10,063 points. Launch price was $299.
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.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB scores 10,063 and the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X reaches 9,741 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Raw compute: 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Boost clocks: 1709 MHz vs 1050 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,063+3% | 9,741 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 4096+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.375 TFLOPS | 8.602 TFLOPS+97% |
| Boost Clock | 1709 MHz+63% | 1050 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64+33% |
| TMUs | 80 | 256+220% |
| L1 Cache | 0.47 MB | 1 MB+113% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) 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 6 GB) 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 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (FL 12_1) | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+8% | 1.2 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+5% | 4.4 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Decoder: PureVideo VP7 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4th gen | VCE 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo VP7 | UVD 6.0 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB draws 120W versus the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X's 275W — a 78.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) 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: 70°C vs 65°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | 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) | 70°C | 65°C-7% |
| Perf/Watt | 83.9+137% | 35.4 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB launched at $249 MSRP and currently averages $65, while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X launched at $649 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB costs 18.8% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 154.8 (GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB offers 27.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-62% | $649 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $65-19% | $80 |
| Performance per Dollar | 154.8+27% | 121.8 |
| Codename | GP106 | Fiji |
| Release | July 19 2016 | June 24 2015 |
| Ranking | #255 | #282 |
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