GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800S

CPU

GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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Radeon RX 6800S

2022Core: 1800 MHzBoost: 2100 MHz

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800S Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060

6 GB 180

10,064

0.0%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

Radeon RX 6800S

8 GB 100

15,841

+57.4%

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 6800S FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800S: 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 $551 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).
✅Delivers 104.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 19.8 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $800 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX 6800S across 50 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 + AFMF (2023).
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 6800S

2022

Why buy it

✅19.8% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

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221.3% HIGHER MSRP
$800 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 19.8 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($800 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

Radeon RX 6800S is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 19.8% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 57.4% in PassMark G3D (15,841 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 6800S is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 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 32 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 $551 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $800, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 104.1% (40.4 vs 19.8), 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 6800S has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6800S Technical Specifications

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

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 6800S

The Radeon RX 6800S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2100 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,841 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 6800S's 15,841 — the Radeon RX 6800S leads by 57.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 6800S uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 6800S). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800S). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,841+57%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+3%	8.602 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2100 MHz+21%
ROPs	64	64
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)

The clearest feature edge for the Radeon RX 6800S 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 6800S leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
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 6800S carries 8 GB. Radeon RX 6800S gives you 33.3% 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 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800S) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800S. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 128-bit on the Radeon RX 6800S.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	256 GB/s+33%
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 (12_2) (Radeon RX 6800S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
DirectX	12	12 (12_2)
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 RDNA 2 Media Engine (Radeon RX 6800S). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs RDNA 2 Media Engine. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	RDNA 2 Media Engine
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 6800S's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 6800S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 6800S). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	Mobile
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	—	75°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	158.4+183%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the Radeon RX 6800S launched at $800. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 68.9% cheaper ($551 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 19.8 (Radeon RX 6800S) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 104% better value. The newer card here is Radeon RX 6800S (2022 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 6800S
MSRP	$249-69%	$800
Performance per Dollar	40.4+104%	19.8
Codename	GP104	Navi 23
Release	May 27 2016	January 4 2022
Ranking	#137	#135

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