GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X

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GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Radeon PRO W6600X

2021Core: 2068 MHzBoost: 2479 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060

6 GB 180

10,064

0.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Radeon PRO W6600X

8 GB 120

13,113

+30.3%

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $450 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Delivers 115.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 18.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon PRO W6600X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Radeon PRO W6600X

2021

Why buy it

✅18.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

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180.7% HIGHER MSRP
$699 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon PRO W6600X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 18.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 30.3% in PassMark G3D (13,113 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon PRO W6600X is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 16nm, and 32 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $450 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $699, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 115.4% (40.4 vs 18.8), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon PRO W6600X has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon PRO W6600X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

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 W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon PRO W6600X's 13,113 — the Radeon PRO W6600X leads by 30.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon PRO W6600X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2479 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
G3D Mark Score	10,064	13,113+30%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	10.15 TFLOPS+14%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2479 MHz+43%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128
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 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon PRO W6600X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon PRO W6600X carries 8 GB. Radeon PRO W6600X gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600X. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 256-bit on the Radeon PRO W6600X.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 W6600X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X). 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 W6600X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
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 W6600X's 120W — a 40% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
TDP	180W	120W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	109.3+96%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 64.4% cheaper ($450 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 114.9% better value. The newer card here is Radeon PRO W6600X (2021 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP	$249-64%	$699
Performance per Dollar	40.4+115%	18.8
Codename	GP104	Navi 23
Release	May 27 2016	August 3 2021
Ranking	#137	#197

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