GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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 RX 580 (móvel) is on rank 145, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

#23

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

160%

#25

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

145%

#26

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#30

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#31

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#33

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

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

88%

#48

GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

87%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

99%

#135

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

311%

#137

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

282%

#138

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

281%

#142

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

256%

#143

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

254%

#145

Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

MSRP: $229|Avg: $65

100%

#147

GeForce GT 630M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

99%

#150

Tiger Lake-U Xe Graphics G7

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#157

GeForce 830M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

96%

#158

GeForce GT 750M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

95%

#159

GeForce GT 425M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $25

95%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 580 (móvel).

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+2%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) 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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 580 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)

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 RX 580 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) scores 8,160 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1077 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	8,160+2%	8,000
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.275 TFLOPS	4.963 TFLOPS+16%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+59%	1077 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	480 KB	576 KB+20%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of GDDR5. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	256 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_0)
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
TDP	80W-20%	100W
Recommended PSU	500W	350W-30%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	PCIe-powered
Length	0mm	0mm
Height	0mm	0mm
Slots	0	0
Temp (Load)	85°C	80-6%
Perf/Watt	102.0+28%	80.0