GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon 6750M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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AMD

Radeon 6750M

2011Core: 600 MHz

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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

2016

Why buy it

  • +1004.7% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon 6750M: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon 6750M is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

  • Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • 414.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 35W.

Radeon 6750M

2011

Why buy it

  • Draws 35W instead of 180W, a 145W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (911 vs 10,064).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2011-era hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon 6750M?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 911 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon 6750M is a 2011 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2016 generation instead of 2011, 1004.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 512 MB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 1004.7% 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 Radeon 6750M still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
Yes. Radeon 6750M 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 GeForce GTX 1060 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 1060Radeon 6750M
1080p
low117 FPS14 FPS
medium105 FPS9 FPS
high91 FPS6 FPS
ultra77 FPS3 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS10 FPS
medium87 FPS5 FPS
high76 FPS3 FPS
ultra67 FPS1 FPS
4K
low55 FPS4 FPS
medium49 FPS2 FPS
high41 FPS1 FPS
ultra37 FPS1 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
1080p
low216 FPS41 FPS
medium181 FPS33 FPS
high148 FPS26 FPS
ultra113 FPS19 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS31 FPS
medium107 FPS19 FPS
high87 FPS14 FPS
ultra68 FPS11 FPS
4K
low62 FPS19 FPS
medium51 FPS10 FPS
high49 FPS8 FPS
ultra41 FPS6 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
1080p
low453 FPS41 FPS
medium362 FPS33 FPS
high302 FPS27 FPS
ultra226 FPS20 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS31 FPS
medium272 FPS25 FPS
high226 FPS20 FPS
ultra170 FPS15 FPS
4K
low226 FPS20 FPS
medium181 FPS16 FPS
high151 FPS14 FPS
ultra113 FPS10 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
1080p
low358 FPS38 FPS
medium302 FPS30 FPS
high260 FPS18 FPS
ultra226 FPS12 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS4 FPS
medium254 FPS3 FPS
high208 FPS3 FPS
ultra170 FPS2 FPS
4K
low170 FPS3 FPS
medium133 FPS2 FPS
high123 FPS2 FPS
ultra102 FPS1 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon 6750M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

AMD

Radeon 6750M

The Radeon 6750M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2011. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 600 MHz. It has 480 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 911 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon 6750M's 911 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1004.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon 6750M uses TeraScale 2, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 480 (Radeon 6750M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.576 TFLOPS (Radeon 6750M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
G3D Mark Score
10,064+1005%
911
Architecture
Pascal
TeraScale 2
Process Node
16 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2560+433%
480
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+1440%
0.576 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+700%
8
TMUs
160+567%
24
L1 Cache
960 KB+1900%
48 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon 6750M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 6750M has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon 6750M) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
Shared
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
System
Bus Width
192-bit
System
L2 Cache
2 MB+700%
0.25 MB
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon 6750M's 35W — a 134.9% difference. The Radeon 6750M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon 6750M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
TDP
180W
35W-81%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
55.9+115%
26.0
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon 6750M
MSRP
$249
Codename
GP104
Whistler
Release
May 27 2016
January 4 2011
Ranking
#137
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