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

✅512.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 195.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon HD 7770: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon HD 7770 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 210mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.

Radeon HD 7770

2012

Why buy it

✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌21.4% longer card at 210mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon HD 7770

2012

Why buy it

✅512.2% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 195.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 13.7 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $159 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon HD 7770: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon HD 7770 is already obsolete for modern gaming.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 210mm, a 37mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $90 less on MSRP ($159 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 80W instead of 180W, a 100W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌125% higher power demand at 180W vs 80W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2012-era hardware with 2 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 13.7 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($159 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌21.4% longer card at 210mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon HD 7770?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 512.2% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 2,173 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon HD 7770 is a 2012 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 2012, 363.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 2 GB, 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 56.6% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $159 MSRP, and you are getting 512.2% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 363.1% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 7770 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 7770 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 7770 is 2012 hardware with 2 GB of VRAM, 2,173 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.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 7770 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
1080p
low	117 FPS	23 FPS
medium	105 FPS	13 FPS
high	91 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	4 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	11 FPS
medium	87 FPS	6 FPS
high	76 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	4 FPS
medium	49 FPS	3 FPS
high	41 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
1080p
low	216 FPS	52 FPS
medium	181 FPS	27 FPS
high	148 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	13 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	23 FPS
medium	107 FPS	13 FPS
high	87 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	7 FPS
medium	51 FPS	4 FPS
high	49 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	2 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
1080p
low	453 FPS	98 FPS
medium	362 FPS	78 FPS
high	302 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	73 FPS
medium	272 FPS	59 FPS
high	226 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	37 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	49 FPS
medium	181 FPS	39 FPS
high	151 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	24 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
1080p
low	358 FPS	98 FPS
medium	302 FPS	78 FPS
high	260 FPS	64 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	49 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	61 FPS
medium	254 FPS	47 FPS
high	208 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	28 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	34 FPS
medium	133 FPS	25 FPS
high	123 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	14 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon HD 7770

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.

Radeon HD 7770

The Radeon HD 7770 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 15 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,173 points. Launch price was $159.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon HD 7770's 2,173 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 363.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon HD 7770 uses GCN 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 640 (Radeon HD 7770). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.28 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 7770).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
G3D Mark Score	10,064+363%	2,173
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+300%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+593%	1.28 TFLOPS
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+300%	40
L1 Cache	960 KB+500%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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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 7770 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
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 7770 has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 72 GB/s (Radeon HD 7770) — a 166.7% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon HD 7770) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s+167%	72 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_0 (Radeon HD 7770). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 1.0 (Radeon HD 7770). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 3.1. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 7770).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 3.1
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon HD 7770's 80W — a 76.9% difference. The Radeon HD 7770 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 450W (Radeon HD 7770). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 1x 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 210mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon HD 7770
TDP	180W	80W-56%
Recommended PSU	400W-11%	450W
Power Connector	6-pin	1x 6-pin
Length	173mm	210mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	55.9+106%	27.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 7770 launched at $159. The Radeon HD 7770 costs 36.1% less ($90 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 13.7 (Radeon HD 7770) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 194.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).