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

✅12.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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43.9% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅12.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 241mm, a 68mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Costs $76 less on MSRP ($173 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Delivers 19.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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43.9% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$173 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 40.4 vs 48.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌39.3% longer card at 241mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon RX590 GME?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 12.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 20.5% higher PassMark G3D performance. 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?

Radeon RX590 GME is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 43.9% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $173 MSRP, and you are getting 12.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 20.5% higher G3D Mark. Radeon RX590 GME really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon RX590 GME make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is still an excellent gaming GPU in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It makes more sense if your priority is newer architecture, future-proofing, and staying closer to $173 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 20.5% higher G3D Mark and 12.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data. Radeon RX590 GME still holds the G3D-per-dollar lead, so the performance win comes with a real value premium.

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 RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	117 FPS	139 FPS
medium	105 FPS	124 FPS
high	91 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	122 FPS
medium	87 FPS	100 FPS
high	76 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	71 FPS
medium	49 FPS	60 FPS
high	41 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	216 FPS	209 FPS
medium	181 FPS	179 FPS
high	148 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	143 FPS
medium	107 FPS	118 FPS
high	87 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	81 FPS
medium	51 FPS	69 FPS
high	49 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	453 FPS	376 FPS
medium	362 FPS	301 FPS
high	302 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	282 FPS
medium	272 FPS	225 FPS
high	226 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	188 FPS
medium	181 FPS	150 FPS
high	151 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	358 FPS	376 FPS
medium	302 FPS	301 FPS
high	260 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	282 FPS
medium	254 FPS	225 FPS
high	208 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	176 FPS
medium	133 FPS	138 FPS
high	123 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX590 GME

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 RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 8,349 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 20.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	10,064+21%	8,349
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560+11%	2304
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+25%	7.119 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+12%	1545 MHz
ROPs	64+100%	32
TMUs	160+11%	144
L1 Cache	960 KB+67%	576 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 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 RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
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 RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
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 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12	12.0
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 VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 3.4
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 6.3
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 2.8% difference. The Radeon RX590 GME is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 241mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	180W	175W-3%
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	8-pin
Length	173mm	241mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+17%	47.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon RX590 GME launched at $173. The Radeon RX590 GME costs 30.5% less ($76 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 48.3 (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME offers 19.6% better value. The Radeon RX590 GME is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).