Radeon 535 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 Radeon 535 is positioned at rank #119 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 Radeon 535

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

692%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

664%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

657%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

655%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

654%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

650%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

642%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

640%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

634%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

632%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

625%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

623%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

612%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

612%

#84

Radeon Ryzen 5 6600H

MSRP: $350|Avg: $350

94%

#104

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

763%

#119

Radeon 535

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

100%

#122

GeForce GTS 450

MSRP: $129|Avg: $20

99%

#123

Radeon HD 8570D

MSRP: $40|Avg: $15

98%

#125

Radeon HD 8650G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#126

GeForce GT 630

MSRP: $69|Avg: $20

95%

#128

Radeon HD 6770

MSRP: $129|Avg: $129

94%

#129

GeForce GT 440

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

93%

#130

Radeon R7 340

MSRP: $99|Avg: $25

92%

#133

Radeon HD 6750

MSRP: $109|Avg: $109

92%

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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 859.4% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 535.

Insight	Radeon 535	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-859.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+859.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $100), it costs 40% less, resulting in a 1499% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 535	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1499%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 Radeon 535 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 535

The Radeon 535 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1100 MHz to 1183 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,049 points. Launch price was $79.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 535 scores 1,049 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 859.4%. The Radeon 535 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 535) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.211 TFLOPS (Radeon 535) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1183 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 535	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,049	10,064+859%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.211 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+633%
Boost Clock	1183 MHz	1733 MHz+46%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 535	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon 535 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon 535) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 535	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 535 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon 535 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (Radeon 535) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon 535	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	300W-25%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	21.0	55.9+166%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 535 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $100, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 40% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.5 (Radeon 535) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1497.1% better value. The Radeon 535 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).