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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800M

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
GTX family
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Radeon RX 6800M

2021Core: 2116 MHzBoost: 2390 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M
12 GB 145
13,295
+32.1%
brand logoRadeon RX 6500M
brand logoRadeon RX 5600M
brand logoRadeon 8040S
brand logoRadeon RX 5600
brand logoRadeon RX 5700 XT 50th Anniversary
brand logoRadeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
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 6800M 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 6800M
low175 FPS
medium155 FPS
high142 FPS
ultra120 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
low421 FPS
medium353 FPS
high290 FPS
ultra245 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
low598 FPS
medium479 FPS
high399 FPS
ultra299 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low358 FPS
medium302 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
low598 FPS
medium479 FPS
high399 FPS
ultra299 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
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 6800M
low297 FPS
medium274 FPS
high253 FPS
ultra234 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
low148 FPS
medium123 FPS
high100 FPS
ultra78 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
low168 FPS
medium141 FPS
high122 FPS
ultra102 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 6800M
low143 FPS
medium126 FPS
high110 FPS
ultra99 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low122 FPS
medium101 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1080P
Radeon RX 6800M
low141 FPS
medium118 FPS
high105 FPS
ultra90 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800M: 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

  • ✅Costs $350 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 82.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 22.2 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $599 MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800M across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 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.
  • ❌24.1% higher power demand at 180W vs 145W.

Radeon RX 6800M

2021

Why buy it

  • ✅35.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
  • ✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 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 145W instead of 180W, a 35W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌
    140.6% HIGHER MSRP
    $599 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 22.2 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($599 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon RX 6800M is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 35.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 32.1% in PassMark G3D (13,295 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon RX 6800M is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 12 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 40 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 to buy today. It is $350 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $599, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 82.1% (40.4 vs 22.2), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. 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 6800M has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 13,295 — the Radeon RX 6800M leads by 32.1%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6800M uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2390 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
G3D Mark Score
10,064
13,295+32%
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2560
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS
12.24 TFLOPS+38%
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
2390 MHz+38%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160
160
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 6800M 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 6800M leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
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 6800M carries 12 GB. Radeon RX 6800M gives you 100% 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 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 192-bit on the Radeon RX 6800M. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
12 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
384 GB/s+100%
Bus Width
192-bit
192-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
3 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
DirectX
12
12 Ultimate
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
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 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 6800M's 145W — a 21.5% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon RX 6800M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
TDP
180W
145W-19%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
Mobile
Length
173mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
75°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
91.7+64%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Radeon RX 6800M launched at $599. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 58.4% cheaper ($350 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 22.2 (Radeon RX 6800M) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 82% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6800M (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6800M
MSRP
$249-58%
$599
Performance per Dollar
40.4+82%
22.2
Codename
GP104
Navi 22
Release
May 27 2016
May 31 2021
Ranking
#137
#193
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