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

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,527).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅+54.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

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80.3% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 7700S

2023

Why buy it

✅Costs $200 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).
✅Delivers 16.9% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 34.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $449 MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+54.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅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).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 6nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,527).
❌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).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌80% higher power demand at 180W vs 100W.

Trade-offs

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80.3% HIGHER MSRP
$449 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 34.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($449 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7700S better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7700S is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,527 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7700S is a 2023 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, 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 7700S is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2023 generation instead of 2016, 54.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (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 7700S is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 7700S is about 80.3% more expensive on MSRP at $449 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 54.3% 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 7700S Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	117 FPS	165 FPS
medium	105 FPS	146 FPS
high	91 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	138 FPS
medium	87 FPS	112 FPS
high	76 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	89 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	83 FPS
medium	49 FPS	70 FPS
high	41 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	48 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	216 FPS	369 FPS
medium	181 FPS	313 FPS
high	148 FPS	243 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	196 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	229 FPS
medium	107 FPS	195 FPS
high	87 FPS	155 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	125 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	106 FPS
medium	51 FPS	89 FPS
high	49 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	453 FPS	699 FPS
medium	362 FPS	559 FPS
high	302 FPS	466 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	524 FPS
medium	272 FPS	419 FPS
high	226 FPS	349 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	262 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	349 FPS
medium	181 FPS	279 FPS
high	151 FPS	233 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	175 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
1080p
low	358 FPS	600 FPS
medium	302 FPS	512 FPS
high	260 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	349 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	463 FPS
medium	254 FPS	392 FPS
high	208 FPS	319 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	256 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	290 FPS
medium	133 FPS	267 FPS
high	123 FPS	231 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	175 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 7700S

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 7700S

The Radeon RX 7700S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 2500 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,527 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 15,527 — the Radeon RX 7700S leads by 54.3%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7700S uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 6 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 7700S). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 20.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700S). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2500 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,527+54%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	6 nm
Shading Units	2560+25%	2048
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	20.48 TFLOPS+131%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2500 MHz+44%
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)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. 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 7700S relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 7700S has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 7700S offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700S) — a 50% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700S. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	288 GB/s+50%
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 Ultimate (12_2) (Radeon RX 7700S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
DirectX	12	12 Ultimate (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 VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700S). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700S).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,AV1,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 7700S's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX 7700S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7700S). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7700S
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	Mobile
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	1-50%
Perf/Watt	55.9	155.3+178%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX 7700S launched at $449. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 44.5% less ($200 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 34.6 (Radeon RX 7700S) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 16.8% better value. The Radeon RX 7700S is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).