GeForce GTX 1060 vs RADEON HD6410D

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

✅+2279.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 234.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

RADEON HD6410D

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $214 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (423 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

RADEON HD6410D

2023

Why buy it

✅+2279.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 234.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 12.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $214 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (423 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 12.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than RADEON HD6410D?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 423 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while RADEON HD6410D is a 2023 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?

RADEON HD6410D is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 5nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 611.4% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $35 MSRP, and you are getting 2279.2% higher G3D Mark. RADEON HD6410D really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does RADEON HD6410D make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. RADEON HD6410D is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (15W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $35 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 2279.2% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 234.4%.

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 HD6410D Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	117 FPS	19 FPS
medium	105 FPS	15 FPS
high	91 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	8 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	14 FPS
medium	87 FPS	11 FPS
high	76 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	9 FPS
medium	49 FPS	6 FPS
high	41 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	216 FPS	19 FPS
medium	181 FPS	13 FPS
high	148 FPS	9 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	7 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	9 FPS
medium	107 FPS	4 FPS
high	87 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	3 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	3 FPS
medium	51 FPS	2 FPS
high	49 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	453 FPS	19 FPS
medium	362 FPS	15 FPS
high	302 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	14 FPS
medium	272 FPS	11 FPS
high	226 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	7 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	10 FPS
medium	181 FPS	8 FPS
high	151 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	5 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
1080p
low	358 FPS	19 FPS
medium	302 FPS	15 FPS
high	260 FPS	13 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	10 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	9 FPS
medium	254 FPS	7 FPS
high	208 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	5 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	7 FPS
medium	133 FPS	5 FPS
high	123 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	4 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and RADEON HD6410D

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 HD6410D

The RADEON HD6410D is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2200 MHz. It has 128 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 2 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 423 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the RADEON HD6410D's 423 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2279.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the RADEON HD6410D uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 128 (RADEON HD6410D). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5632 TFLOPS (RADEON HD6410D). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
G3D Mark Score	10,064+2279%	423
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560+1900%	128
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+1475%	0.5632 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2200 MHz+27%
ROPs	64+1500%	4
TMUs	160+1900%	8
L1 Cache	960 KB+2900%	32 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 HD6410D relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
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 HD6410D 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.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
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
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the RADEON HD6410D's 15W — a 169.2% difference. The RADEON HD6410D is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (RADEON HD6410D). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Legacy.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RADEON HD6410D
TDP	180W	15W-92%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	Legacy
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9+98%	28.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the RADEON HD6410D launched at $35. The RADEON HD6410D costs 85.9% less ($214 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (RADEON HD6410D) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 233.9% better value. The RADEON HD6410D is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).