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

✅+44.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

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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47.3% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Radeon RX 570

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($169 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 120W instead of 180W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,967 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 570

2017

Why buy it

✅+44.5% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $80 less on MSRP ($169 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 120W instead of 180W, a 60W 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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47.3% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$169 MSRP
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (6,967 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 44.5% higher PassMark G3D performance and 6 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2017, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon RX 570 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 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 47.3% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $169 MSRP, and you are getting 44.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 570 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX 570 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX 570 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 (120W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $169 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 44.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 570 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 570 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
1080p
low	117 FPS	104 FPS
medium	105 FPS	89 FPS
high	91 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	44 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	91 FPS
medium	87 FPS	79 FPS
high	76 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	28 FPS
medium	49 FPS	27 FPS
high	41 FPS	18 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 RX 570
1080p
low	216 FPS	149 FPS
medium	181 FPS	126 FPS
high	148 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	78 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	87 FPS
medium	107 FPS	67 FPS
high	87 FPS	51 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	39 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	34 FPS
medium	51 FPS	26 FPS
high	49 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	16 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
1080p
low	453 FPS	314 FPS
medium	362 FPS	251 FPS
high	302 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	157 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	235 FPS
medium	272 FPS	188 FPS
high	226 FPS	157 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	118 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	157 FPS
medium	181 FPS	125 FPS
high	151 FPS	105 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	78 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
1080p
low	358 FPS	164 FPS
medium	302 FPS	135 FPS
high	260 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	119 FPS
medium	254 FPS	100 FPS
high	208 FPS	86 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	72 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	66 FPS
medium	133 FPS	54 FPS
high	123 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	33 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

The Radeon RX 570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,967 points. Launch price was $169.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 570's 6,967 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 44.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1244 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
G3D Mark Score	10,064+44%	6,967
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+74%	5.095 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+39%	1244 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)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 570 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 570 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
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 570 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 570) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 570. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
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 (Radeon RX 570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.265,H.264 (Radeon RX 570).

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 570's 120W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 570 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570
TDP	180W	120W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W-11%	450W
Power Connector	6-pin	8-pin
Length	173mm	241mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	55.9	58.1+4%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 570 launched at $169. The Radeon RX 570 costs 32.1% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 41.2 (Radeon RX 570) — the Radeon RX 570 offers 2% better value. The Radeon RX 570 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).