GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Pro WX 5100
GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon Pro WX 5100 Performance Spectrum
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 WX 5100 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 WX 5100: 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
2016Why buy it
- ✅48.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ✅Costs $250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Delivers 266.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 11.0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
- ✅Radeon Pro WX 5100 is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.
Trade-offs
- ❌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.
- ❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.
Radeon Pro WX 5100
2016Why buy it
- ✅31.8% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
- ✅Draws 75W instead of 180W, a 105W reduction.
- ✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
Trade-offs
- ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
- ❌2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
- ❌100.4% HIGHER MSRP$499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
- ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon Pro WX 5100 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 WX 5100
The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 18 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 713 MHz to 1086 MHz. It has 1792 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,500 points. Launch price was $499.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro WX 5100's 5,500 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 83%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,792 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.892 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1086 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 10,064+83% | 5,500 |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 2560+43% | 1792 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.873 TFLOPS+128% | 3.892 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1733 MHz+60% | 1086 MHz |
| ROPs | 64+100% | 32 |
| TMUs | 160+43% | 112 |
| L1 Cache | 960 KB+114% | 448 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 carries 8 GB. Radeon Pro WX 5100 gives you 31.8% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro WX 5100.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 7.906 GB+32% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 192-bit+50% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro WX 5100).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC (Pascal) | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | NVDEC (Pascal) | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265/HEVC | H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro WX 5100's 75W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon Pro WX 5100). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 75W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 400W | 350W-13% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 173mm | 173mm |
| Height | 111mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 2 | 1-50% |
| Temp (Load) | — | 82°C |
| Perf/Watt | 55.9 | 73.3+31% |
Value Analysis
At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 50.1% cheaper ($250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.0 (Radeon Pro WX 5100) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 267.3% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon Pro WX 5100 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $249-50% | $499 |
| Performance per Dollar | 40.4+267% | 11.0 |
| Codename | GP104 | Ellesmere |
| Release | May 27 2016 | November 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #137 | #416 |
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