GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) vs Radeon RX 480
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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. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is positioned at rank #11 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The Radeon RX 480 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 480 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.7% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile).
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4.7%) |
| Longevity | Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) (5nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (6 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 480 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 (Mobile) and Radeon RX 480
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 1545 MHz to 1890 MHz. It has 3072 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 24 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points.
Radeon RX 480
The Radeon RX 480 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 29 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1120 MHz to 1266 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,546 points. Launch price was $229.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) scores 8,160 and the Radeon RX 480 reaches 8,546 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is built on Ada Lovelace while the Radeon RX 480 uses GCN 4.0, both on 5 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 3,072 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 480). Raw compute: 11.61 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 5.834 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 480). Boost clocks: 1890 MHz vs 1266 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,160 | 8,546+5% |
| Architecture | Ada Lovelace | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 5 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 3072+33% | 2304 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 11.61 TFLOPS+99% | 5.834 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1890 MHz+49% | 1266 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 96 | 144+50% |
| L1 Cache | 3 MB+436% | 0.56 MB |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (Mobile) comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 480 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 480 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 480) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 480. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 32 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 480) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB+33% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 256 GB/s+33% |
| Bus Width | 192-bit | 256-bit+33% |
| L2 Cache | 32 MB+1500% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 480). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 480). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 480).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6th Gen | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC 3rd Gen | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) draws 115W versus the Radeon RX 480's 150W — a 26.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile)) vs 500W (Radeon RX 480). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 70 vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W-23% | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 240mm |
| Height | 0mm | 95mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70-18% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 71.0+25% | 57.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | Radeon RX 480 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $55 |
| Codename | AD107 | Ellesmere |
| Release | January 3 2023 | June 29 2016 |
| Ranking | #102 | #305 |
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