GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce GTX 1060

6 GB 180

10,064

+437.6%

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

Shared System RAM 15

1,872

0.0%

Radeon HD 6750

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

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

✅+437.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 113.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 18.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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.
❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,872 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

2017

Why buy it

✅+437.6% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 113.7% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 18.9 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Less risky long-term buy than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE: it remains the more sensible modern option while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is already obsolete for modern gaming.

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 180W, a 165W reduction.
✅More future proof: Vega (2017−2020) 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.
❌1100% higher power demand at 180W vs 15W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,872 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 18.9 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 1,872 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is a 2017 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?

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting 437.6% 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 by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1060 is about 151.5% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 437.6% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE 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 (15W vs 180W), and staying closer to $99 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 437.6% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 113.7%.

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	117 FPS	44 FPS
medium	105 FPS	30 FPS
high	91 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	35 FPS
medium	87 FPS	21 FPS
high	76 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	11 FPS
medium	49 FPS	7 FPS
high	41 FPS	4 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	3 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	216 FPS	76 FPS
medium	181 FPS	50 FPS
high	148 FPS	33 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	48 FPS
medium	107 FPS	26 FPS
high	87 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	14 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	23 FPS
medium	51 FPS	14 FPS
high	49 FPS	11 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	8 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	453 FPS	84 FPS
medium	362 FPS	67 FPS
high	302 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	63 FPS
medium	272 FPS	51 FPS
high	226 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	42 FPS
medium	181 FPS	34 FPS
high	151 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	21 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
1080p
low	358 FPS	84 FPS
medium	302 FPS	67 FPS
high	260 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	42 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	63 FPS
medium	254 FPS	51 FPS
high	208 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	32 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	42 FPS
medium	133 FPS	34 FPS
high	123 FPS	28 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	21 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 26 2017. It features the Vega architecture. The core clock ranges from 300 MHz to 1200 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,872 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 1,872 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 437.6%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE uses Vega, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1.843 TFLOPS (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1200 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
G3D Mark Score	10,064+438%	1,872
Architecture	Pascal	Vega
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2560+400%	512
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+381%	1.843 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+44%	1200 MHz
ROPs	64+700%	8
TMUs	160+400%	32

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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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
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 Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	System
Bus Width	192-bit	System

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE's 15W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE
TDP	180W	15W-92%
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	124.8+123%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE launched at $99. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE costs 60.2% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 18.9 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 113.8% better value. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 3 3200GE is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).