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 $1,650 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 478.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 305mm, a 132mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro VII across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 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 VII

2020

Why buy it

✅32.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Vega 20 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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662.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌76.3% longer card at 305mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro VII

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,650 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Delivers 478.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $1,899 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 305mm, a 132mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅32.0% more average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅166.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (16 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Vega 20 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro VII across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 16 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

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662.7% HIGHER MSRP
$1,899 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($1,899 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.
❌76.3% longer card at 305mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon Pro VII is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro VII averages 32.0% more FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 13,264 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro VII is a 2020 card with FSR upscaling, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 Pro VII is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, 31.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 16 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 VII is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro VII is about 662.7% more expensive on MSRP at $1,899 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 32.0% more estimated average FPS across 45 tracked games in our benchmark data and 31.8% 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 VII Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	117 FPS	199 FPS
medium	105 FPS	184 FPS
high	91 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	146 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	185 FPS
medium	87 FPS	154 FPS
high	76 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	119 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	118 FPS
medium	49 FPS	99 FPS
high	41 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	69 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	216 FPS	340 FPS
medium	181 FPS	298 FPS
high	148 FPS	225 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	173 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	215 FPS
medium	107 FPS	185 FPS
high	87 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	102 FPS
medium	51 FPS	86 FPS
high	49 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	453 FPS	597 FPS
medium	362 FPS	478 FPS
high	302 FPS	398 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	448 FPS
medium	272 FPS	358 FPS
high	226 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	298 FPS
medium	181 FPS	239 FPS
high	151 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	149 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
1080p
low	358 FPS	525 FPS
medium	302 FPS	452 FPS
high	260 FPS	388 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	298 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	426 FPS
medium	254 FPS	358 FPS
high	208 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	224 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	263 FPS
medium	133 FPS	239 FPS
high	123 FPS	199 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	149 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro VII's 13,264 — the Radeon Pro VII leads by 31.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score	10,064	13,264+32%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.1
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	13.06 TFLOPS+47%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+2%	1700 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 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 VII relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
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 VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 166.7% 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 VII) — the Radeon Pro VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	16 GB+167%
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 VII). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
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 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 7.2
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 VII's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro VII
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+5%	53.1

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 86.9% less ($1650 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.0 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 477.1% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).