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

✅+423.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 255.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 11.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Radeon RX 570X

2018

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).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅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 (1,923 vs 10,064).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 570X

2018

Why buy it

✅+423.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 255.2% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 11.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅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).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅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

❌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.
❌50% higher power demand at 180W vs 120W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,923 vs 10,064).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 11.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,923 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon RX 570X 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 570X is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, 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 extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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 423.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX 570X really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

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

Yes. Radeon RX 570X 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 423.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 255.2%.

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 570X Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
1080p
low	117 FPS	87 FPS
medium	105 FPS	69 FPS
high	91 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	65 FPS
medium	87 FPS	52 FPS
high	76 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	36 FPS
medium	49 FPS	32 FPS
high	41 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	17 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
1080p
low	216 FPS	87 FPS
medium	181 FPS	69 FPS
high	148 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	65 FPS
medium	107 FPS	52 FPS
high	87 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	35 FPS
medium	51 FPS	28 FPS
high	49 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	17 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
1080p
low	453 FPS	87 FPS
medium	362 FPS	69 FPS
high	302 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	65 FPS
medium	272 FPS	52 FPS
high	226 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	43 FPS
medium	181 FPS	35 FPS
high	151 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	22 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
1080p
low	358 FPS	87 FPS
medium	302 FPS	69 FPS
high	260 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	65 FPS
medium	254 FPS	52 FPS
high	208 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	43 FPS
medium	133 FPS	35 FPS
high	123 FPS	29 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	22 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

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

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 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. 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: 1,923 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 570X's 1,923 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 423.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 570X uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1244 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
G3D Mark Score	10,064+423%	1,923
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 570X 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 570X relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
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 570X has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	Unknown
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 5.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
DirectX	12	12_0
Max Displays	4	5+25%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3.

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 570X's 120W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 570X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 450W (Radeon RX 570X). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 570X
TDP	180W	120W-33%
Recommended PSU	400W-11%	450W
Power Connector	6-pin	None
Length	173mm	241mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	55.9+249%	16.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 570X launched at $169. The Radeon RX 570X costs 32.1% less ($80 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 254.4% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).