GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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AMD

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

2013Core: 720 / 775 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

  • +1671.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • Delivers 967.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 3.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $150 MSRP).
  • 1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
  • Less risky long-term buy than Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual 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.
  • 260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

2013

Why buy it

  • Costs $99 less on MSRP ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (568 vs 10,064).
  • Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • Very weak future-proofing: 2013-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 3.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($150 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 568 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual is a 2013 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 2013, 1671.8% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 66.0% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $150 MSRP, and you are getting 1671.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual is 2013 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM, 568 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

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 HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
1080p
low117 FPS26 FPS
medium105 FPS20 FPS
high91 FPS17 FPS
ultra77 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS19 FPS
medium87 FPS15 FPS
high76 FPS13 FPS
ultra67 FPS10 FPS
4K
low55 FPS13 FPS
medium49 FPS10 FPS
high41 FPS9 FPS
ultra37 FPS6 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
1080p
low216 FPS26 FPS
medium181 FPS20 FPS
high148 FPS17 FPS
ultra113 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS19 FPS
medium107 FPS15 FPS
high87 FPS13 FPS
ultra68 FPS10 FPS
4K
low62 FPS13 FPS
medium51 FPS8 FPS
high49 FPS7 FPS
ultra41 FPS5 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
1080p
low453 FPS26 FPS
medium362 FPS20 FPS
high302 FPS17 FPS
ultra226 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS19 FPS
medium272 FPS15 FPS
high226 FPS13 FPS
ultra170 FPS10 FPS
4K
low226 FPS13 FPS
medium181 FPS10 FPS
high151 FPS9 FPS
ultra113 FPS6 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
1080p
low358 FPS26 FPS
medium302 FPS20 FPS
high260 FPS17 FPS
ultra226 FPS13 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS19 FPS
medium254 FPS15 FPS
high208 FPS13 FPS
ultra170 FPS10 FPS
4K
low170 FPS13 FPS
medium133 FPS10 FPS
high123 FPS9 FPS
ultra102 FPS6 FPS

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

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 7660G + HD 7600M Dual

The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 1 2013. The core clock speed is 720 / 775 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 568 points.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual's 568 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1671.8%. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 768 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
G3D Mark Score
10,064+1672%
568
Process Node
16 nm
28 nm
Shading Units
2560+233%
768

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 HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
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 HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual has 512 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
VRAM Capacity
6 GB+1100%
0.5 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
Unknown
Bus Width
192-bit+50%
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual). Vulkan: 1.3 vs N/A. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.1. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
DirectX
12+9%
11
Vulkan
1.3
N/A
OpenGL
4.5+10%
4.1
Max Displays
4
5+25%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs UVD3 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCE. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
UVD3
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
VCE
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,Flash
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual's 50W — a 113% difference. The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
TDP
180W
50W-72%
Recommended PSU
400W
350W-13%
Power Connector
6-pin
1x 6-pin
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C
Perf/Watt
55.9+390%
11.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual launched at $150. The Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual costs 39.8% less ($99 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.8 (Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 963.2% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2013).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7600M Dual
MSRP
$249
$150-40%
Performance per Dollar
40.4+963%
3.8
Codename
GP104
Release
May 27 2016
August 1 2013
Ranking
#137
#881