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

✅74.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌17200% longer card at 173mm vs 1mm.

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 173mm, a 172mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX Vega M GH

2018

Why buy it

✅74.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon RX Vega M GH: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon RX Vega M GH is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Draws 100W instead of 180W, a 80W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 173mm, a 172mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.
✅More future proof: GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌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.
❌17200% longer card at 173mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2018-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon RX Vega M GH?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 74.3% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data, 53.7% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 6 GB vs Unknown of VRAM. It also comes from 2016 instead of 2018, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 53.7% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. 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?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. GeForce GTX 1060 is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $249 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 74.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 53.7% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer 2018 card, so it still has a real case if you care more about newer architecture and lower power draw (100W vs 180W) than about squeezing out the strongest gaming value today.

When does Radeon RX Vega M GH make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega M GH is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still fine for 1080p, but 1440p and especially 4K require more compromise. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, lower power draw (100W vs 180W), and staying closer to an unclear MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 53.7% higher G3D Mark and 74.3% more estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%.

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 Vega M GH Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	117 FPS	82 FPS
medium	105 FPS	70 FPS
high	91 FPS	60 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	40 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	72 FPS
medium	87 FPS	63 FPS
high	76 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	30 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	26 FPS
medium	49 FPS	24 FPS
high	41 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	14 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	216 FPS	201 FPS
medium	181 FPS	168 FPS
high	148 FPS	126 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	148 FPS
medium	107 FPS	124 FPS
high	87 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	69 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	78 FPS
medium	51 FPS	66 FPS
high	49 FPS	55 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	39 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	453 FPS	295 FPS
medium	362 FPS	236 FPS
high	302 FPS	196 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	147 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	221 FPS
medium	272 FPS	177 FPS
high	226 FPS	147 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	110 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	147 FPS
medium	181 FPS	118 FPS
high	151 FPS	98 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	73 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
1080p
low	358 FPS	148 FPS
medium	302 FPS	122 FPS
high	260 FPS	106 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	109 FPS
medium	254 FPS	90 FPS
high	208 FPS	78 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	65 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	63 FPS
medium	133 FPS	50 FPS
high	123 FPS	38 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	29 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX Vega M GH

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 Vega M GH

The Radeon RX Vega M GH is manufactured by AMD. It was released in February 1 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1190 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,548 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX Vega M GH's 6,548 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 53.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega M GH uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,536 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3.656 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1190 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
G3D Mark Score	10,064+54%	6,548
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+67%	1536
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+143%	3.656 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+46%	1190 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+67%	96
L1 Cache	960 KB+150%	384 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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 Vega M GH relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
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 Vega M GH has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 204.8 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — a 6.7% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega M GH. Bus width: 192-bit vs 1024-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1 MB (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	204.8 GB/s+7%
Bus Width	192-bit	1024-bit+433%
L2 Cache	2 MB+100%	1 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12_1 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
DirectX	12	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 3.0
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 Vega M GH's 100W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (Radeon RX Vega M GH). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 173mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX Vega M GH
TDP	180W	100W-44%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	173mm	1mm
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	0-100%
Perf/Watt	55.9	65.5+17%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega M GH launched at $0. The Radeon RX Vega M GH costs 100+% less ($249 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs Infinity (Radeon RX Vega M GH) — the Radeon RX Vega M GH offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega M GH is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).