GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon RX 470/570

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #9 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.•
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

111%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

#9

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

#13

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

90%

#18

Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon RX 470/570 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon RX 470/570 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 470/570 holds the technical lead. Priced at $40 (vs $100), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 152.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+152.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($40)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon RX 470/570 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX 470/570

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1063 MHz to 1480 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,853 points.

Radeon RX 470/570

The Radeon RX 470/570 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 4 2016. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 926 MHz to 1206 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,935 points. Launch price was $179.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design scores 7,853 and the Radeon RX 470/570 reaches 7,935 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 470/570 uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,048 (Radeon RX 470/570). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 4.94 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 470/570). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1206 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
G3D Mark Score	7,853	7,935+1%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	1280	2048+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.789 TFLOPS	4.94 TFLOPS+30%
Boost Clock	1480 MHz+23%	1206 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80	128+60%
L1 Cache	480 KB	512 KB+7%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 470/570 has 8 GB. The Radeon RX 470/570 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 224 GB/s (Radeon RX 470/570) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 470/570. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	128 GB/s	224 GB/s+75%
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 470/570). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 470/570). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX 470/570).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 470/570's 120W — a 40% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 450W (Radeon RX 470/570). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 240mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design	Radeon RX 470/570
TDP	80W-33%	120W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	240mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	98.2+49%	66.1

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 470/570 costs 60% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 198.4 (Radeon RX 470/570) — the Radeon RX 470/570 offers 152.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).