GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon R5 430 OEM

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 R5 430 OEM 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 R5 430 OEM: 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

✅923.1% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅1100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 512 MB).
✅Radeon R5 430 OEM is already obsolete for modern gaming, so GeForce GTX 1060 is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

Radeon R5 430 OEM

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 512 MB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 512 MB of VRAM is already well past its comfortable zone for modern gaming, so it is hard to recommend now.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 923.1% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 738.7% in PassMark G3D (10,064 vs 1,200), so the answer here is pretty clean.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 6 GB vs 512 MB of VRAM and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. 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 today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon R5 430 OEM 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 R5 430 OEM

The Radeon R5 430 OEM is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 30 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 780 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,200 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 1,200 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 738.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R5 430 OEM uses GCN 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 384 (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.599 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 780 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R5 430 OEM
G3D Mark Score	10,064+739%	1,200
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560+567%	384
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+1381%	0.599 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+122%	780 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	160+567%	24
L1 Cache	960 KB+900%	96 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 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 R5 430 OEM leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R5 430 OEM
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 R5 430 OEM carries 512 MB. GeForce GTX 1060 gives you 1100% 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 System on the Radeon R5 430 OEM. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.25 MB (Radeon R5 430 OEM) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R5 430 OEM
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+1100%	0.5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB+700%	0.25 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon R5 430 OEM's 50W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R5 430 OEM is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 250W (Radeon R5 430 OEM). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None.