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 $400 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 190mm, a 17mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600 across 49 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.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Radeon PRO W6600

2021

Why buy it

✅24.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

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160.6% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon PRO W6600

2021

Why buy it

✅Costs $400 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Delivers 75.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $649 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 190mm, a 17mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅24.4% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600 across 49 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.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

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160.6% HIGHER MSRP
$649 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($649 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6600 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon PRO W6600 averages 24.4% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,932 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W6600 is a 2021 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 W6600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, 48.4% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 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 W6600 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon PRO W6600 is about 160.6% more expensive on MSRP at $649 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 24.4% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 48.4% 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 W6600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	117 FPS	172 FPS
medium	105 FPS	151 FPS
high	91 FPS	134 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	140 FPS
medium	87 FPS	114 FPS
high	76 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	91 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	84 FPS
medium	49 FPS	71 FPS
high	41 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	216 FPS	387 FPS
medium	181 FPS	313 FPS
high	148 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	185 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	231 FPS
medium	107 FPS	191 FPS
high	87 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	120 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	113 FPS
medium	51 FPS	93 FPS
high	49 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	60 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	453 FPS	666 FPS
medium	362 FPS	529 FPS
high	302 FPS	445 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	495 FPS
medium	272 FPS	403 FPS
high	226 FPS	336 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	336 FPS
medium	181 FPS	269 FPS
high	151 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	168 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
1080p
low	358 FPS	623 FPS
medium	302 FPS	518 FPS
high	260 FPS	448 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	336 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	472 FPS
medium	254 FPS	387 FPS
high	208 FPS	325 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	252 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	298 FPS
medium	133 FPS	268 FPS
high	123 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	168 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W6600

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon PRO W6600

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 W6600

The Radeon PRO W6600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2903 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,932 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon PRO W6600's 14,932 — the Radeon PRO W6600 leads by 48.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon PRO W6600 uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.4 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2903 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
G3D Mark Score	10,064	14,932+48%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	10.4 TFLOPS+17%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2903 MHz+68%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+43%	112
L1 Cache	960 KB+88%	512 KB
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 W6600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
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 W6600 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	224 GB/s+17%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 3.0
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 W6600's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 190mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	190mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	149.3+167%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W6600 launched at $649. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 61.6% less ($400 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 23.0 (Radeon PRO W6600) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 75.7% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).