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 $750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 305mm, a 132mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 47 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 W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 47 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: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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301.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌76.3% longer card at 305mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $750 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Delivers 129.5% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 17.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $999 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 305mm, a 132mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅9.3% more average FPS across 47 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: RDNA 1.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W5700X across 47 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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301.2% HIGHER MSRP
$999 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($999 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌76.3% longer card at 305mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro W5700X better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon Pro W5700X is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon Pro W5700X averages 9.3% more FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 17,591 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon Pro W5700X is a 2019 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 W5700X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, 74.8% 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 W5700X is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro W5700X is about 301.2% more expensive on MSRP at $999 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 9.3% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 74.8% 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 W5700X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	117 FPS	198 FPS
medium	105 FPS	182 FPS
high	91 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	183 FPS
medium	87 FPS	153 FPS
high	76 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	115 FPS
medium	49 FPS	96 FPS
high	41 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	66 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	216 FPS	254 FPS
medium	181 FPS	213 FPS
high	148 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	116 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	164 FPS
medium	107 FPS	139 FPS
high	87 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	81 FPS
medium	51 FPS	69 FPS
high	49 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	453 FPS	778 FPS
medium	362 FPS	624 FPS
high	302 FPS	528 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	396 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	594 FPS
medium	272 FPS	475 FPS
high	226 FPS	396 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	297 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	396 FPS
medium	181 FPS	314 FPS
high	151 FPS	249 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	198 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon Pro W5700X

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
1080p
low	358 FPS	390 FPS
medium	302 FPS	341 FPS
high	260 FPS	292 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	234 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	316 FPS
medium	254 FPS	276 FPS
high	208 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	179 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	197 FPS
medium	133 FPS	182 FPS
high	123 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	125 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Pro W5700X

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 W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 17,591 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 74.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score	10,064	17,591+75%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	9.4 TFLOPS+6%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2040 MHz+18%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
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 W5700X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
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 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	HEVC,H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 13% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro W5700X
TDP	180W-12%	205W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	305mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	85.8+53%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 75.1% less ($750 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 129.5% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).