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

✅32.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 240mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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.
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39.1% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Radeon RX 470/570

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌38.7% longer card at 240mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 470/570

2016

Why buy it

✅32.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 240mm, a 67mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($179 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Draws 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.

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.
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39.1% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$179 MSRP
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌38.7% longer card at 240mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon RX 470/570?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 32.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 26.8% 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 26.8% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 39.1% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $179 MSRP, and you are getting 32.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 26.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 470/570 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon RX 470/570 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon RX 470/570 is 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM, 7,935 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. 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 RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	117 FPS	102 FPS
medium	105 FPS	86 FPS
high	91 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	48 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	89 FPS
medium	87 FPS	74 FPS
high	76 FPS	54 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	36 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	36 FPS
medium	49 FPS	32 FPS
high	41 FPS	20 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	17 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 470/570

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	216 FPS	132 FPS
medium	181 FPS	111 FPS
high	148 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	64 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	80 FPS
medium	107 FPS	62 FPS
high	87 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	34 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	34 FPS
medium	51 FPS	26 FPS
high	49 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	15 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 470/570

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	453 FPS	357 FPS
medium	362 FPS	286 FPS
high	302 FPS	238 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	179 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	268 FPS
medium	272 FPS	214 FPS
high	226 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	134 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	179 FPS
medium	181 FPS	143 FPS
high	151 FPS	119 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	89 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 470/570

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
1080p
low	358 FPS	222 FPS
medium	302 FPS	193 FPS
high	260 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	131 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	172 FPS
medium	254 FPS	152 FPS
high	208 FPS	118 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	97 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	96 FPS
medium	133 FPS	76 FPS
high	123 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	48 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 470/570

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 470/570

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 RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 7,935 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 26.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	10,064+27%	7,935
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+80%	4.94 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+44%	1206 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
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 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX 470/570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
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 RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 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 RX 470/570) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 470/570. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
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 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
DirectX	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 RX 470/570). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 470/570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 240mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	180W	120W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W-11%	450W
Power Connector	6-pin	6-pin
Length	173mm	240mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	66.1+18%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 470/570 launched at $179. The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 28.1% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 44.3 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 9.7% better value.