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

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 270mm, a 97mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅1.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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52.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌56.1% longer card at 270mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 5700

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 270mm, a 97mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅1.8% more average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 5700 across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌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.

Trade-offs

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52.2% HIGHER MSRP
$379 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌56.1% longer card at 270mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5700 better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX 5700 is clearly the better overall GPU here. Radeon RX 5700 averages 1.8% more FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 14,296 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 5700 is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 5700 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, 42.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and 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. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

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

Radeon RX 5700 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 5700 is about 52.2% more expensive on MSRP at $379 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 1.8% more estimated average FPS across 46 tracked games in our benchmark data and 42.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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 5700 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	117 FPS	149 FPS
medium	105 FPS	132 FPS
high	91 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	98 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	129 FPS
medium	87 FPS	105 FPS
high	76 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	76 FPS
medium	49 FPS	64 FPS
high	41 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	216 FPS	262 FPS
medium	181 FPS	220 FPS
high	148 FPS	154 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	112 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	159 FPS
medium	107 FPS	133 FPS
high	87 FPS	100 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	87 FPS
medium	51 FPS	73 FPS
high	49 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	42 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	453 FPS	643 FPS
medium	362 FPS	515 FPS
high	302 FPS	429 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	322 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	482 FPS
medium	272 FPS	386 FPS
high	226 FPS	322 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	241 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	322 FPS
medium	181 FPS	257 FPS
high	151 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	161 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
1080p
low	358 FPS	427 FPS
medium	302 FPS	358 FPS
high	260 FPS	298 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	255 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	357 FPS
medium	254 FPS	302 FPS
high	208 FPS	237 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	197 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	193 FPS
medium	133 FPS	155 FPS
high	123 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	115 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 5700

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 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 5700's 14,296 — the Radeon RX 5700 leads by 42.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score	10,064	14,296+42%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+12%	7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1725 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5700 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 5700 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
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 5700 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 133.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+18%	1.1
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700
TDP	180W	180W
Recommended PSU	400W-33%	600W
Power Connector	6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	173mm	270mm
Height	111mm	110mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	79.4+42%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 34.3% less ($130 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 37.7 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 7.2% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).