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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 300W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 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 V620 MxGPU

2018

Why buy it

✅23.7% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU

2018

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 300W, a 120W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅23.7% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅433.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 32 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

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 32 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌66.7% higher power demand at 300W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 23.7% more average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data, 55.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 32 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, 55.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 32 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 23.7% more estimated average FPS across 44 tracked games in our benchmark data and 55.3% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 Pro V620 MxGPU Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
1080p
low	117 FPS	166 FPS
medium	105 FPS	148 FPS
high	91 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	146 FPS
medium	87 FPS	124 FPS
high	76 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	69 FPS
medium	49 FPS	60 FPS
high	41 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
1080p
low	216 FPS	301 FPS
medium	181 FPS	255 FPS
high	148 FPS	201 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	158 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	203 FPS
medium	107 FPS	172 FPS
high	87 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	112 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	99 FPS
medium	51 FPS	82 FPS
high	49 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	52 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
1080p
low	453 FPS	703 FPS
medium	362 FPS	563 FPS
high	302 FPS	469 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	352 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	528 FPS
medium	272 FPS	422 FPS
high	226 FPS	352 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	264 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	352 FPS
medium	181 FPS	281 FPS
high	151 FPS	234 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	176 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
1080p
low	358 FPS	259 FPS
medium	302 FPS	224 FPS
high	260 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	153 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	197 FPS
medium	254 FPS	175 FPS
high	208 FPS	149 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	121 FPS
medium	133 FPS	105 FPS
high	123 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	67 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU

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 V620 MxGPU

The Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 26 2018. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1500 MHz. It has 3584 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,633 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU's 15,633 — the Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU leads by 55.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,584 (Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.75 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,633+55%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584 ×2+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	10.75 TFLOPS ×2+21%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+16%	1500 MHz
ROPs	64	64 ×2
TMUs	160	224 ×2+40%
L1 Cache	960 KB+7%	896 KB
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 V620 MxGPU relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
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 V620 MxGPU has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU offers 433.3% 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 V620 MxGPU) — the Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	32 GB+433%
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 12.2 (Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 3.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU's 300W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro V620 MxGPU
TDP	180W-40%	300W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+7%	52.1