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

✅Costs $6,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2478.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 260W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro SSG across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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 SSG

2016

Why buy it

✅2.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2710.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro SSG

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $6,750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 2478.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 1.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $6,999 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 260W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅2.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro SSG across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌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

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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2710.8% HIGHER MSRP
$6,999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 1.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($6,999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌44.4% higher power demand at 260W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon Pro SSG is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 2.1% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data, 9% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM.

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 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?

Radeon Pro SSG is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro SSG is about 2710.8% more expensive on MSRP at $6,999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 2.1% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 9.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 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 lower power draw (180W vs 260W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $249 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of Radeon Pro SSG. The trade-off is that Radeon Pro SSG currently gives you 9.0% higher G3D Mark and 2.1% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. GeForce GTX 1060 still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 SSG Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	117 FPS	121 FPS
medium	105 FPS	103 FPS
high	91 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	59 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	98 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

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	216 FPS	235 FPS
medium	181 FPS	204 FPS
high	148 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	166 FPS
medium	107 FPS	139 FPS
high	87 FPS	113 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	87 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	95 FPS
medium	51 FPS	79 FPS
high	49 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	50 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	453 FPS	494 FPS
medium	362 FPS	395 FPS
high	302 FPS	329 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	247 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	370 FPS
medium	272 FPS	296 FPS
high	226 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	185 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	247 FPS
medium	181 FPS	197 FPS
high	151 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	123 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
1080p
low	358 FPS	243 FPS
medium	302 FPS	211 FPS
high	260 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	185 FPS
medium	254 FPS	164 FPS
high	208 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	106 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	105 FPS
medium	133 FPS	88 FPS
high	123 FPS	70 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	56 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 10,972 — the Radeon Pro SSG leads by 9%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro SSG uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro SSG). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
G3D Mark Score	10,064	10,972+9%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	4096+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+3%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+65%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	256+60%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1 MB+6%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
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 SSG has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 7.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro SSG's 260W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro SSG). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro SSG
TDP	180W-31%	260W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+32%	42.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96.4% less ($6750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.6 (Radeon Pro SSG) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2425% better value.