GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

6 GB 180

10,064

+107.4%

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 Ryzen 7 6800H

2 GB 250

4,852

0.0%

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.

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

✅+107.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 66.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅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.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

2020

Why buy it

✅+107.4% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 66.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 24.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $200 MSRP).
✅200% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 2 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 250W, a 70W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $49 less on MSRP ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅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.
✅More future proof: RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) on 7nm 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.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (4,852 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 2 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 2 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 24.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($200 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌38.9% higher power demand at 250W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 4,852 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. 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 Ryzen 7 6800H is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2020 generation instead of 2016, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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 24.5% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $200 MSRP, and you are getting 107.4% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H 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 $200 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 107.4% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 66.6%.

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 Ryzen 7 6800H Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	117 FPS	160 FPS
medium	105 FPS	149 FPS
high	91 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	95 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	133 FPS
medium	87 FPS	114 FPS
high	76 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	75 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	65 FPS
medium	49 FPS	58 FPS
high	41 FPS	47 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	43 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	216 FPS	218 FPS
medium	181 FPS	175 FPS
high	148 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	164 FPS
medium	107 FPS	131 FPS
high	87 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	109 FPS
medium	51 FPS	87 FPS
high	49 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	55 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	453 FPS	218 FPS
medium	362 FPS	175 FPS
high	302 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	164 FPS
medium	272 FPS	131 FPS
high	226 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	109 FPS
medium	181 FPS	87 FPS
high	151 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	55 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
1080p
low	358 FPS	218 FPS
medium	302 FPS	175 FPS
high	260 FPS	146 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	164 FPS
medium	254 FPS	131 FPS
high	208 FPS	109 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	82 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	109 FPS
medium	133 FPS	87 FPS
high	123 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	55 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H

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 Ryzen 7 6800H

The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,852 points. Launch price was $579.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 4,852 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 107.4%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,840 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2105 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
G3D Mark Score	10,064+107%	4,852
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	16.17 TFLOPS+82%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2105 MHz+21%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	960 KB+25%	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 Ryzen 7 6800H relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
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 Ryzen 7 6800H has 2 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+200%	2 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H's 250W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H). Power connectors: 6-pin vs None.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H
TDP	180W-28%	250W
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	None
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9+188%	19.4

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H launched at $200. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H costs 19.7% less ($49 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 24.3 (Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 66.3% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 7 6800H is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).