Radeon 6600M 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 6600M is positioned at rank #587 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 6600M

#577

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

3643%

#579

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

3303%

#580

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

3294%

#584

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2995%

#585

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2975%

#587

Radeon 6600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#588

Mobility Radeon HD 4350

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

99%

#589

GeForce 405

MSRP: $40|Avg: $5

99%

#590

Mobility Radeon HD 3670

MSRP: $79|Avg: $15

99%

#591

Mobility Radeon HD 5650

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#592

GeForce 510

MSRP: $99|Avg: $15

98%

#593

Mobility Radeon HD 3650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#594

GeForce 9300M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

95%

#596

GeForce 9800 GT

MSRP: $160|Avg: $20

94%

#598

GeForce 9100M G

MSRP: $30|Avg: $10

93%

#599

Mobility Radeon X1900

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

93%

#600

Mobility Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $49|Avg: $49

93%

#601

GeForce 210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $5

93%

#602

Radeon R7 M365X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon 6600M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon 6600M 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 1777.6% 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 6600M.

Insight	Radeon 6600M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1777.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1777.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑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

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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.

Radeon 6600M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 6600M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 6600M

The Radeon 6600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 3 2023. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1500 MHz to 1900 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 40W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 6 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 536 points.

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 6600M scores 536 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1777.6%. The Radeon 6600M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon 6600M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.459 TFLOPS (Radeon 6600M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1900 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 6600M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	536	10,064+1778%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.459 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+508%
Boost Clock	1900 MHz+10%	1733 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 6600M	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 6600M 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: System vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon 6600M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 6600M draws 40W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 127.3% difference. The Radeon 6600M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 6600M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.