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

✅11.6% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 630% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 350W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 240mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro Duo

2016

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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502% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌94.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro Duo

2016

Why buy it

✅11.6% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $1,250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 630% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 350W, a 170W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 240mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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502% HIGHER MSRP
$1,499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌94.4% higher power demand at 350W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 11.6% more average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.

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 21.3% more raw performance headroom, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. 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 today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $1,250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $1,499 MSRP, and you are getting 11.6% more estimated average FPS across 48 tracked games in our benchmark data and 21.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 630%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro Duo still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro Duo is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $1,499 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 Duo Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	117 FPS	120 FPS
medium	105 FPS	103 FPS
high	91 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	97 FPS
medium	87 FPS	81 FPS
high	76 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	43 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	43 FPS
medium	49 FPS	37 FPS
high	41 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	22 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	216 FPS	243 FPS
medium	181 FPS	207 FPS
high	148 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	175 FPS
medium	107 FPS	147 FPS
high	87 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	96 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	98 FPS
medium	51 FPS	83 FPS
high	49 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	52 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	453 FPS	373 FPS
medium	362 FPS	299 FPS
high	302 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	187 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	280 FPS
medium	272 FPS	224 FPS
high	226 FPS	187 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	140 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	187 FPS
medium	181 FPS	149 FPS
high	151 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	93 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon Pro Duo

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
1080p
low	358 FPS	237 FPS
medium	302 FPS	206 FPS
high	260 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	142 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	180 FPS
medium	254 FPS	160 FPS
high	208 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	105 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	104 FPS
medium	133 FPS	87 FPS
high	123 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	55 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon Pro Duo

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 Duo

The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 8,299 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 21.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Duo uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
G3D Mark Score	10,064+21%	8,299
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	4096 ×2+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+8%	8.192 TFLOPS ×2
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+73%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	160	256 ×2+60%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1 MB+6%
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 Duo relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
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 Duo has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro Duo offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro Duo's 350W — a 64.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro Duo). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Duo
TDP	180W-49%	350W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+136%	23.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 83.4% less ($1250 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.5 (Radeon Pro Duo) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 634.5% better value.