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

✅248.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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611.4% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$35 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 108.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $214 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 108.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

2018

Why buy it

✅248.8% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $214 less on MSRP ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 168.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 108.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($35 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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611.4% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$35 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 108.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $35 MSRP).
❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon RX 550X (móvel)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 248.8% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 3,800 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is a 2018 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation. 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 RX 550X (móvel) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 14nm process instead of 16nm. 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 611.4% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $35 MSRP, and you are getting 248.8% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 164.8% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 550X (móvel) make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (50W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $35 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 164.8% higher G3D Mark and 248.8% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX 550X (móvel) still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 550X (móvel) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	117 FPS	37 FPS
medium	105 FPS	22 FPS
high	91 FPS	16 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	9 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	24 FPS
medium	87 FPS	14 FPS
high	76 FPS	8 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	4 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	9 FPS
medium	49 FPS	6 FPS
high	41 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	216 FPS	73 FPS
medium	181 FPS	46 FPS
high	148 FPS	34 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	21 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	32 FPS
medium	107 FPS	23 FPS
high	87 FPS	14 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	11 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	9 FPS
medium	51 FPS	7 FPS
high	49 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	4 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	453 FPS	171 FPS
medium	362 FPS	137 FPS
high	302 FPS	114 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	86 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	128 FPS
medium	272 FPS	103 FPS
high	226 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	64 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	86 FPS
medium	181 FPS	68 FPS
high	151 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	43 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
1080p
low	358 FPS	145 FPS
medium	302 FPS	110 FPS
high	260 FPS	89 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	74 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	105 FPS
medium	254 FPS	81 FPS
high	208 FPS	66 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	51 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	60 FPS
medium	133 FPS	45 FPS
high	123 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	24 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

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 550X (móvel)

The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1287 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,800 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 3,800 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 164.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 640 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.647 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1287 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
G3D Mark Score	10,064+165%	3,800
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+300%	640
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+439%	1.647 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+35%	1287 MHz
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+300%	40
L1 Cache	960 KB+500%	160 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 550X (móvel) relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation
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 550X (móvel) has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB+300%	0.5 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 550X (móvel)'s 50W — a 113% difference. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
TDP	180W	50W-72%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	76.0+36%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) launched at $35. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) costs 85.9% less ($214 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 108.6 (Radeon RX 550X (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 550X (móvel) offers 168.8% better value. The Radeon RX 550X (móvel) is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).