GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs Radeon Pro Duo
GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
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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.
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. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is positioned at rank 33 and the Radeon Pro Duo is on rank 200, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Duo
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon Pro Duo is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.7% 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 GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.7%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon Pro Duo 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 (móvel) and Radeon Pro Duo
GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points. Launch price was $237.11.
Radeon Pro Duo
The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) scores 8,160 and the Radeon Pro Duo reaches 8,299 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Duo uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo). Raw compute: 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1000 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,160 | 8,299+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 3.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 28 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 4096 ×2+220% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.275 TFLOPS | 8.192 TFLOPS ×2+92% |
| Boost Clock | 1708 MHz+71% | 1000 MHz |
| ROPs | 48 | 64 ×2+33% |
| TMUs | 80 | 256 ×2+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 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Duo has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro Duo offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Radeon Pro Duo) — the Radeon Pro Duo has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) draws 80W versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 350W — a 125.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon Pro Duo). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) | Radeon Pro Duo |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-77% | 350W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 102.0+330% | 23.7 |
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