GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) vs Radeon RX 7600

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1708 MHz

Popular choices:

RX 7600
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AMD

Radeon RX 7600

2023Core: 1720 MHzBoost: 2655 MHz

Popular choices:

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 80W instead of 165W, a 85W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 7600 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 61.6 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $269 MSRP).

Radeon RX 7600

2023

Why buy it

  • 83.3% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 61.6 vs 0 G3D/$ ($269 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • 100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
  • More future proof: RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 106.3% higher power demand at 165W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7600 better than GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)?
Yes. Radeon RX 7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 7600 averages 83.3% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 16,581 vs 8,160 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7600 is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, while GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 103.2% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
Radeon RX 7600 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX 7600 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $269 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 83.3% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 103.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.
Is GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon RX 7600 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low96 FPS168 FPS
medium85 FPS149 FPS
high72 FPS131 FPS
ultra60 FPS111 FPS
1440p
low89 FPS140 FPS
medium75 FPS114 FPS
high63 FPS101 FPS
ultra52 FPS91 FPS
4K
low43 FPS85 FPS
medium40 FPS72 FPS
high29 FPS59 FPS
ultra25 FPS52 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low188 FPS414 FPS
medium158 FPS349 FPS
high130 FPS267 FPS
ultra93 FPS206 FPS
1440p
low125 FPS241 FPS
medium99 FPS205 FPS
high79 FPS163 FPS
ultra60 FPS130 FPS
4K
low54 FPS109 FPS
medium44 FPS91 FPS
high42 FPS75 FPS
ultra34 FPS57 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low364 FPS746 FPS
medium294 FPS597 FPS
high235 FPS497 FPS
ultra184 FPS373 FPS
1440p
low269 FPS560 FPS
medium220 FPS448 FPS
high184 FPS373 FPS
ultra138 FPS280 FPS
4K
low172 FPS373 FPS
medium147 FPS298 FPS
high103 FPS249 FPS
ultra69 FPS187 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
1080p
low252 FPS604 FPS
medium201 FPS517 FPS
high182 FPS443 FPS
ultra159 FPS352 FPS
1440p
low195 FPS468 FPS
medium152 FPS397 FPS
high134 FPS322 FPS
ultra114 FPS259 FPS
4K
low97 FPS293 FPS
medium73 FPS271 FPS
high65 FPS235 FPS
ultra52 FPS187 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) and Radeon RX 7600

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 7600

The Radeon RX 7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 24 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1720 MHz to 2655 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 165W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,581 points. Launch price was $269.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) scores 8,160 versus the Radeon RX 7600's 16,581 — the Radeon RX 7600 leads by 103.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7600). Raw compute: 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 21.75 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7600). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 2655 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
G3D Mark Score
8,160
16,581+103%
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 3.0
Process Node
16 nm
6 nm
Shading Units
1280
2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)
4.275 TFLOPS
21.75 TFLOPS+409%
Boost Clock
1708 MHz
2655 MHz+55%
ROPs
48
64+33%
TMUs
80
128+60%
L1 Cache
480 KB
512 KB+7%
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7600 is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7600 offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7600) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7600. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 7600) — the Radeon RX 7600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
8 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
288 GB/s+50%
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
L2 Cache
1.5 MB
2 MB+33%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7600). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
DirectX
12.1
12.2
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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7600). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7600).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
Encoder
NVENC 6.0
VCN 4.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP8
VCN 4.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 7600's 165W — a 69.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 550W (Radeon RX 7600). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
TDP
80W-52%
165W
Recommended PSU
500W-9%
550W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
0mm
240mm
Height
0mm
111mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
75°C-12%
Perf/Watt
102.0+1%
100.5
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)Radeon RX 7600
MSRP
$269
Codename
GP106
Navi 33
Release
August 15 2016
May 24 2023
Ranking
#343
#118