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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
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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.
Value Upgrade Path
This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank 9 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is on rank 145, so the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.9% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.9%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) holds the technical lead. Priced at $65 (vs $100), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 56.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+56.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100) | ✅More affordable ($65) |
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.
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Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design and Radeon RX 580 (móvel)
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 580 (móvel)
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 18 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1077 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,000 points. Launch price was $301.69.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design scores 7,853 and the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) reaches 8,000 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.9% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.789 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 4.963 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 1480 MHz vs 1077 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,853 | 8,000+2% |
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shading Units | 1280 | 2304+80% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.789 TFLOPS | 4.963 TFLOPS+31% |
| Boost Clock | 1480 MHz+37% | 1077 MHz |
| ROPs | 48+50% | 32 |
| TMUs | 80 | 144+80% |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 576 KB+20% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 2.1 |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 128 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 256 GB/s (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 580 (móvel). Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB+50% | 4 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 128 GB/s | 256 GB/s+100% |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB+33% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (12_0) (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). 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 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12 (12_0) |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 6.0 | VCE 3.4 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP8 | UVD 6.3 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the Radeon RX 580 (móvel)'s 100W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 350W (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-20% | 100W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W | 350W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 0mm |
| Height | 0mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 0 | 0 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 80 |
| Perf/Watt | 98.2+23% | 80.0 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 580 (móvel) costs 35% less ($35 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 78.5 (GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design) vs 123.1 (Radeon RX 580 (móvel)) — the Radeon RX 580 (móvel) offers 56.8% better value.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design | Radeon RX 580 (móvel) |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $229 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $100 | $65-35% |
| Performance per Dollar | 78.5 | 123.1+57% |
| Codename | GP106 | Polaris 20 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | April 18 2017 |
| Ranking | #401 | #338 |
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