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).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600M 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.
❌100% higher power demand at 180W vs 90W.

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅2.0% 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 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 90W instead of 180W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon PRO W6600M

2021

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅2.0% 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 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 90W instead of 180W, a 90W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600M 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.
❌100% higher power demand at 180W vs 90W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W6600M better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon PRO W6600M is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon PRO W6600M averages 2.0% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 11,407 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W6600M 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 W6600M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, 13.3% 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 W6600M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon PRO W6600M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 2.0% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 13.3% 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 W6600M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	117 FPS	140 FPS
medium	105 FPS	118 FPS
high	91 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	71 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	112 FPS
medium	87 FPS	92 FPS
high	76 FPS	75 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	52 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	50 FPS
medium	49 FPS	43 FPS
high	41 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	28 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	216 FPS	243 FPS
medium	181 FPS	206 FPS
high	148 FPS	168 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	134 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	170 FPS
medium	107 FPS	142 FPS
high	87 FPS	112 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	88 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	93 FPS
medium	51 FPS	78 FPS
high	49 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	49 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	453 FPS	513 FPS
medium	362 FPS	411 FPS
high	302 FPS	342 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	257 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	385 FPS
medium	272 FPS	308 FPS
high	226 FPS	257 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	192 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	257 FPS
medium	181 FPS	205 FPS
high	151 FPS	171 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	128 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
1080p
low	358 FPS	262 FPS
medium	302 FPS	231 FPS
high	260 FPS	186 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	199 FPS
medium	254 FPS	176 FPS
high	208 FPS	138 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	113 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	117 FPS
medium	133 FPS	99 FPS
high	123 FPS	79 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	60 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon PRO W6600M

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 W6600M

The Radeon PRO W6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1224 MHz to 2034 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 90W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 28 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,407 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 11,407 — the Radeon PRO W6600M leads by 13.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon PRO W6600M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,792 (Radeon PRO W6600M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.29 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2034 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
G3D Mark Score	10,064	11,407+13%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+43%	1792
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+22%	7.29 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2034 MHz+17%
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 W6600M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600M 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 W6600M) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 W6600M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600M). 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 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6600M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
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 (Decode)

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon PRO W6600M's 90W — a 66.7% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600M
TDP	180W	90W-50%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	126.7+127%