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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6700M

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
GTX family
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AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

2021Core: 1489 MHzBoost: 2400 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6700M Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
Radeon RX 6700M
10 GB 135
13,525
+34.4%
brand logoRadeon RX 580X
brand logoRadeon RX 5600M
brand logoRadeon 8040S
brand logoRadeon RX 5600
brand logoRadeon RX 6650M XT
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
brand logoRadeon RX 7800 XT
brand logoRadeon RX 6900 XT

About G3D Mark

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.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6700M FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low164 FPS
medium146 FPS
high127 FPS
ultra108 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low392 FPS
medium329 FPS
high269 FPS
ultra223 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low609 FPS
medium487 FPS
high406 FPS
ultra304 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low358 FPS
medium302 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low609 FPS
medium487 FPS
high406 FPS
ultra304 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low237 FPS
medium218 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra177 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low268 FPS
medium248 FPS
high228 FPS
ultra212 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low140 FPS
medium113 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra72 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low157 FPS
medium132 FPS
high115 FPS
ultra96 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low107 FPS
medium91 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low140 FPS
medium124 FPS
high108 FPS
ultra97 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low122 FPS
medium101 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6700M
low140 FPS
medium118 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra89 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6700M: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

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 average FPS than Radeon RX 6700M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 10 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌33.3% higher power demand at 180W vs 135W.

Radeon RX 6700M

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅29.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • ✅66.7% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (10 GB vs 6 GB).
  • ✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 135W instead of 180W, a 45W reduction.

Trade-offs

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

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX 6700M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 29.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 34.4% in PassMark G3D (13,525 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6700M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 10 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer feature stack, with FSR 3 (2023) and FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023), while GeForce GTX 1060 is limited to no meaningful modern upscaling stack and no comparable frame-generation support, a 7nm process instead of 16nm, and 36 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, Radeon RX 6700M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6700M Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon RX 6700M

The Radeon RX 6700M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1489 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 135W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,525 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 6700M's 13,525 — the Radeon RX 6700M leads by 34.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6700M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 6700M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6700M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2400 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
G3D Mark Score
10,064
13,525+34%
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2560+11%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS
11.06 TFLOPS+25%
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
2400 MHz+38%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160+11%
144
L1 Cache
960 KB+88%
512 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6700M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. In games that support it, that can smooth out motion and lift perceived FPS. The GeForce GTX 1060 does not have comparable native support in the same tier.The GeForce GTX 1060 gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon RX 6700M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR 3
Frame Generation
Not Supported
FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 6700M carries 10 GB. Radeon RX 6700M gives you 66.7% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 320 GB/s (Radeon RX 6700M) — a 66.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 6700M. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 160-bit on the Radeon RX 6700M. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6700M) — the Radeon RX 6700M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
10 GB+67%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
320 GB/s+67%
Bus Width
192-bit+20%
160-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 6700M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
DirectX
12
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4+300%
1
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6700M). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 6700M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
VCN 3.0
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 6700M's 135W — a 28.6% difference. The Radeon RX 6700M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6700M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
TDP
180W
135W-25%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
Mobile
Length
173mm
0mm
Height
111mm
0mm
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
85°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
100.2+79%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon RX 6700M (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6700M
MSRP
$249
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Codename
GP104
Navi 22
Release
May 27 2016
May 31 2021
Ranking
#137
#183
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