GeForce GTX 1060 vs RTX A400

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

✅+68.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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84.4% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$135 MSRP
❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

RTX A400

2024

Why buy it

✅+68.2% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).

Why buy it

✅Costs $114 less on MSRP ($135 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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84.4% HIGHER MSRP
$249 MSRPvs$135 MSRP
❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (5,983 vs 10,064).
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than RTX A400?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,064 vs 5,983 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while RTX A400 is a 2024 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?

RTX A400 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2016, 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware, and a 8nm process instead of 16nm. That makes it the safer long-run choice for modern games.

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 84.4% more expensive on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $135 MSRP, and you are getting 68.2% higher G3D Mark. RTX A400 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

When does RTX A400 make more sense than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. RTX A400 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, lower power draw (50W vs 180W), future-proofing, and staying closer to $135 MSRP more than squeezing out the extra headroom of GeForce GTX 1060. The trade-off is that GeForce GTX 1060 currently gives you 68.2% higher G3D Mark. RTX A400 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

RTX A400 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
1080p
low	117 FPS	45 FPS
medium	105 FPS	31 FPS
high	91 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	11 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	36 FPS
medium	87 FPS	22 FPS
high	76 FPS	12 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	6 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	11 FPS
medium	49 FPS	8 FPS
high	41 FPS	5 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	3 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open RTX A400

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
1080p
low	216 FPS	73 FPS
medium	181 FPS	48 FPS
high	148 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	22 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	46 FPS
medium	107 FPS	25 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

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open RTX A400

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
1080p
low	453 FPS	269 FPS
medium	362 FPS	215 FPS
high	302 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	135 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	202 FPS
medium	272 FPS	162 FPS
high	226 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	101 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	135 FPS
medium	181 FPS	108 FPS
high	151 FPS	90 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	67 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open RTX A400

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
1080p
low	358 FPS	147 FPS
medium	302 FPS	117 FPS
high	260 FPS	99 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	79 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	108 FPS
medium	254 FPS	87 FPS
high	208 FPS	74 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	58 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	63 FPS
medium	133 FPS	50 FPS
high	123 FPS	40 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 RTX A400

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.

RTX A400

The RTX A400 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 16 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 727 MHz to 1762 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,983 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the RTX A400's 5,983 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 68.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the RTX A400 uses Ampere, both on 16 nm vs 8 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 768 (RTX A400). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2.706 TFLOPS (RTX A400). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1762 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
G3D Mark Score	10,064+68%	5,983
Architecture	Pascal	Ampere
Process Node	16 nm	8 nm
Shading Units	2560+233%	768
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+228%	2.706 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1762 MHz+2%
ROPs	64+300%	16
TMUs	160+567%	24

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the RTX A400 has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the RTX A400's 50W — a 113% difference. The RTX A400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 350W (RTX A400). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	RTX A400
TDP	180W	50W-72%
Recommended PSU	400W	350W-13%
Power Connector	6-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	173mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	2	—
Perf/Watt	55.9	119.7+114%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the RTX A400 launched at $135. The RTX A400 costs 45.8% less ($114 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 44.3 (RTX A400) — the RTX A400 offers 9.7% better value. The RTX A400 is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).