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 $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 240mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 16,443).
❌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.
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Radeon PRO W7600

2023

Why buy it

✅+63.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.7% longer card at 240mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon PRO W7600

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Delivers 47.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 27.5 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 240mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+63.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 130W instead of 180W, a 50W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 16,443).
❌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.
❌38.5% higher power demand at 180W vs 130W.

Trade-offs

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140.6% HIGHER MSRP
$599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 27.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.7% longer card at 240mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon PRO W7600 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon PRO W7600 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 16,443 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon PRO W7600 is a 2023 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 W7600 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 63.4% 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 W7600 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon PRO W7600 is about 140.6% more expensive on MSRP at $599 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 63.4% 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 W7600 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	117 FPS	129 FPS
medium	105 FPS	112 FPS
high	91 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	106 FPS
medium	87 FPS	87 FPS
high	76 FPS	69 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	48 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	49 FPS
medium	49 FPS	42 FPS
high	41 FPS	31 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	26 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W7600

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	216 FPS	172 FPS
medium	181 FPS	143 FPS
high	148 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	75 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	120 FPS
medium	107 FPS	96 FPS
high	87 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	53 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	66 FPS
medium	51 FPS	54 FPS
high	49 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	31 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W7600

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	453 FPS	740 FPS
medium	362 FPS	592 FPS
high	302 FPS	493 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	370 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	555 FPS
medium	272 FPS	444 FPS
high	226 FPS	370 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	277 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	370 FPS
medium	181 FPS	296 FPS
high	151 FPS	247 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	185 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W7600

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
1080p
low	358 FPS	244 FPS
medium	302 FPS	210 FPS
high	260 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	139 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	187 FPS
medium	254 FPS	164 FPS
high	208 FPS	129 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	104 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	102 FPS
medium	133 FPS	84 FPS
high	123 FPS	68 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	54 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon PRO W7600

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon PRO W7600

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 W7600

The Radeon PRO W7600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2440 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,443 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon PRO W7600's 16,443 — the Radeon PRO W7600 leads by 63.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon PRO W7600 uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon PRO W7600). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2440 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
G3D Mark Score	10,064	16,443+63%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2440 MHz+41%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+25%	128

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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 W7600 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
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 W7600 has 8 GB. The Radeon PRO W7600 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 W7600) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon PRO W7600. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
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%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (Radeon PRO W7600). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
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 4.0 (Radeon PRO W7600). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W7600).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 4.0
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 W7600's 130W — a 32.3% difference. The Radeon PRO W7600 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Radeon PRO W7600). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon PRO W7600
TDP	180W	130W-28%
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	126.5+126%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon PRO W7600 launched at $599. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 58.4% less ($350 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 27.5 (Radeon PRO W7600) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 46.9% better value. The Radeon PRO W7600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).