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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,669).
❌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 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅+25.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 5700M

2020

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+25.9% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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 PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 12,669).
❌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

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

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

Yes. Radeon RX 5700M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 12,669 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 5700M is a 2020 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 5700M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, 25.9% 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 5700M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 5700M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 25.9% 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 5700M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	117 FPS	195 FPS
medium	105 FPS	181 FPS
high	91 FPS	156 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	121 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	163 FPS
medium	87 FPS	136 FPS
high	76 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	93 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	84 FPS
medium	49 FPS	71 FPS
high	41 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	50 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 5700M

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	216 FPS	269 FPS
medium	181 FPS	224 FPS
high	148 FPS	158 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	160 FPS
medium	107 FPS	131 FPS
high	87 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	86 FPS
medium	51 FPS	70 FPS
high	49 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	40 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 5700M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	453 FPS	570 FPS
medium	362 FPS	456 FPS
high	302 FPS	380 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	285 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	428 FPS
medium	272 FPS	342 FPS
high	226 FPS	285 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	214 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	285 FPS
medium	181 FPS	228 FPS
high	151 FPS	190 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	143 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 5700M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
1080p
low	358 FPS	432 FPS
medium	302 FPS	361 FPS
high	260 FPS	301 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	259 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	360 FPS
medium	254 FPS	303 FPS
high	208 FPS	239 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	199 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	194 FPS
medium	133 FPS	155 FPS
high	123 FPS	140 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	116 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 5700M

The Radeon RX 5700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 1 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,669 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 5700M's 12,669 — the Radeon RX 5700M leads by 25.9%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5700M uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.926 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
G3D Mark Score	10,064	12,669+26%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+12%	7.926 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1720 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+11%	144
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
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 5700M has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 5700M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700M) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8 MB (Radeon RX 5700M) — the Radeon RX 5700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	384 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	8 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX 5700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
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 5700M). 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 5700M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
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 5700M's 180W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 5700M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 5700M
TDP	180W	180W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	0mm
Height	111mm	0mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	70.4+26%