GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon Pro 570

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

✅+58.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Radeon Pro 570

2017

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,337 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro 570

2017

Why buy it

✅+58.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Costs $51 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅Delivers 91.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 21.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $300 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,337 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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20.5% HIGHER MSRP
$300 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 21.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($300 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon Pro 570?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 58.8% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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 58.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $51 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $300 MSRP, and you are getting 58.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 91.3%. Radeon Pro 570 is the newer 2017 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (120W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon Pro 570 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon Pro 570 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 (120W vs 180W), and staying closer to $300 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 58.8% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 91.3%.

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 Pro 570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	117 FPS	78 FPS
medium	105 FPS	67 FPS
high	91 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	36 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	69 FPS
medium	87 FPS	60 FPS
high	76 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	27 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	25 FPS
medium	49 FPS	24 FPS
high	41 FPS	15 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	13 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	216 FPS	158 FPS
medium	181 FPS	123 FPS
high	148 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	65 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	110 FPS
medium	107 FPS	82 FPS
high	87 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	46 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	56 FPS
medium	51 FPS	44 FPS
high	49 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	25 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	453 FPS	285 FPS
medium	362 FPS	228 FPS
high	302 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	214 FPS
medium	272 FPS	171 FPS
high	226 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	107 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	143 FPS
medium	181 FPS	114 FPS
high	151 FPS	95 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	71 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
1080p
low	358 FPS	153 FPS
medium	302 FPS	126 FPS
high	260 FPS	110 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	112 FPS
medium	254 FPS	93 FPS
high	208 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	66 FPS
medium	133 FPS	53 FPS
high	123 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	32 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Pro 570

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 Pro 570

The Radeon Pro 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1105 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,337 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro 570's 6,337 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 58.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro 570). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 570). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1105 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
G3D Mark Score	10,064+59%	6,337
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+124%	3.96 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+57%	1105 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	960 KB+114%	448 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 Pro 570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
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 Pro 570 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
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 Pro 570's 120W — a 40% difference. The Radeon Pro 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro 570). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro 570
TDP	180W	120W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9+6%	52.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro 570 launched at $300. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 17% less ($51 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 21.1 (Radeon Pro 570) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 91.5% better value. The Radeon Pro 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).