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

✅50.5% more average FPS across 47 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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 5100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 5100 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Radeon Pro WX 5100

2016

Why 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 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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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).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro WX 5100

2016

Why buy it

✅50.5% more average FPS across 47 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).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Pro WX 5100: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Pro WX 5100 is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why 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

❌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.
❌140% higher power demand at 180W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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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).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon Pro WX 5100?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 50.5% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 83% higher PassMark G3D performance.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 83.0% more raw performance headroom and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting 50.5% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 83.0% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 266.7%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

Is Radeon Pro WX 5100 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon Pro WX 5100 is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around $499 MSRP, even if GeForce GTX 1060 is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 WX 5100 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro WX 5100
1080p
low	117 FPS	101 FPS
medium	105 FPS	85 FPS
high	91 FPS	71 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	47 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	87 FPS
medium	87 FPS	73 FPS
high	76 FPS	53 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	35 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	35 FPS
medium	49 FPS	32 FPS
high	41 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	16 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro WX 5100
1080p
low	216 FPS	111 FPS
medium	181 FPS	85 FPS
high	148 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	45 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	79 FPS
medium	107 FPS	58 FPS
high	87 FPS	45 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	41 FPS
medium	51 FPS	32 FPS
high	49 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	18 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro WX 5100
1080p
low	453 FPS	248 FPS
medium	362 FPS	198 FPS
high	302 FPS	165 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	186 FPS
medium	272 FPS	148 FPS
high	226 FPS	124 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	124 FPS
medium	181 FPS	99 FPS
high	151 FPS	82 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	62 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro WX 5100
1080p
low	358 FPS	225 FPS
medium	302 FPS	193 FPS
high	260 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	124 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	174 FPS
medium	254 FPS	148 FPS
high	208 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	97 FPS
medium	133 FPS	77 FPS
high	123 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	48 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Pro WX 5100

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.

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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

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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 WX 5100 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro WX 5100 offers 31.8% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

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

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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

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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

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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%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro WX 5100 launched at $499. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 50.1% less ($250 savings) on MSRP. 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.