GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon HD 6320M

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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AMD

Radeon HD 6320M

2011Core: 750 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon HD 6320M Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon HD 6320M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon HD 6320M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • 2606.0% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • 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).
  • Radeon HD 6320M is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

  • 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Radeon HD 6320M

2011

Why buy it

  • Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2011 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 2606.0% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4982.8% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 198), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM, a 16nm process instead of 40nm, and a newer 2016 generation instead of 2011. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon HD 6320M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 HD 6320M

The Radeon HD 6320M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 198 points. Launch price was $180.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon HD 6320M's 198 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 4982.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 6320M uses TeraScale 3, both on 16 nm vs 40 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,280 (Radeon HD 6320M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.92 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 6320M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
G3D Mark Score
10,064+4983%
198
Architecture
Pascal
TeraScale 3
Process Node
16 nm
40 nm
Shading Units
2560+100%
1280
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+362%
1.92 TFLOPS
ROPs
64+100%
32
TMUs
160+100%
80
L1 Cache
960 KB+200%
320 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB+300%
0.5 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon HD 6320M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 6320M carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and System on the Radeon HD 6320M. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon HD 6320M) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
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+300%
0.5 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.2 (Radeon HD 6320M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 2.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
DirectX
12+7%
11.2
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.5+2%
4.4
Max Displays
4+100%
2
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs None (Radeon HD 6320M). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX (Radeon HD 6320M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
None
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
UVD 3
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,DivX
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon HD 6320M's 186W — a 3.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon HD 6320M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
TDP
180W-3%
186W
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
95
Perf/Watt
55.9+4982%
1.1
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1060 (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 6320M
MSRP
$249
Codename
GP104
Cayman
Release
May 27 2016
December 1 2011
Ranking
#137
#598

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