Radeon 620
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 620 vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon 620

2019Core: 730 MHzBoost: 1024 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. The Radeon 620 is positioned at rank #375 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower 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 620

#365
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
1138%
#367
1032%
#368
1029%
#372
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
936%
#373
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
929%
#375
Radeon 620
MSRP: $100|Avg: $50
100%
#376
Radeon R5 435
MSRP: $80|Avg: $80
100%
#377
Radeon R9 M470X
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
97%
#379
Radeon R9 M380
MSRP: $300|Avg: $300
96%
#380
Radeon HD 7640G
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
95%
#384
Radeon R7 M465
MSRP: $120|Avg: $35
93%
#386
GeForce GT 640M LE
MSRP: $80|Avg: $20
91%
#387
Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3450U
MSRP: $150|Avg: $40
91%
#388
GeForce GT 755M Mac Edition
MSRP: $200|Avg: $50
90%
#389
HD Graphics 520
MSRP: $100|Avg: $35
90%
#390
Radeon HD 8600/8700M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30
90%
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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 620 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon 620 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 954.9% 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 620.

InsightRadeon 620GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-954.9%)
Leading raw performance (+954.9%)
Longevity
GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm)
🛑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. Although it costs $60 (vs $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 779.1% better value per dollar than the Radeon 620.

InsightRadeon 620GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+779.1%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($50)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 620 and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon 620

The Radeon 620 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 954 points.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon 620 scores 954 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 954.9%. The Radeon 620 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 620) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon 620) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureRadeon 620GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
954
10,064+955%
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
384
2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)
0.7864 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+1028%
Boost Clock
1024 MHz
1733 MHz+69%
ROPs
8
64+700%
TMUs
24
160+567%
L1 Cache
96 KB
960 KB+900%
L2 Cache
0.13 MB
2 MB+1438%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon 620GeForce 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 620 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon 620) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon 620GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.13 MB
2 MB+1438%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 620 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon 620 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 620) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon 620GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
50W-72%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
19.1
55.9+193%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon 620 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon 620 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.1 (Radeon 620) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 778% better value. The Radeon 620 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon 620GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$100-60%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$50-17%
$60
Performance per Dollar
19.1
167.7+778%
Codename
Polaris 24
GP104
Release
May 13 2019
May 27 2016
Ranking
#898
#137