RADEON 7200 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 7200 is positioned at rank #750 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 7200

#738

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

361900%

#740

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

328067%

#741

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

327200%

#745

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

297533%

#746

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

295500%

#748

GeForce2 MX/MX 400

MSRP: $129|Avg: $15

100%

#749

GeForce4 MX 440

MSRP: $149|Avg: $49

100%

#750

RADEON 7200

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

100%

#751

GeForce 256

MSRP: $199|Avg: $20

100%

#752

GeForce2 MX

MSRP: $129|Avg: $49

67%

#753

GeForce4 440

MSRP: $469|Avg: $49

33%

#754

GeForce3

MSRP: $499|Avg: $49

33%

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 7200 uses modern memory architecture. The RADEON 7200 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 335366.7% 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 7200.

Insight	RADEON 7200	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-335366.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+335366.7%)
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 $45), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 251500% better value per dollar than the RADEON 7200.

Insight	RADEON 7200	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+251500%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($45)	⚠️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.

RADEON 7200 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 7200 and GeForce GTX 1060

RADEON 7200

The RADEON 7200 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: 3 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 7200 scores 3 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 335366.7%. The RADEON 7200 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (RADEON 7200) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (RADEON 7200) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	3	10,064+335367%
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%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	RADEON 7200	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 7200 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 7200) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce 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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 7.0 (RADEON 7200) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 1.3 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	7.0	12+71%
Vulkan	N/A	1.3
OpenGL	1.3	4.5+246%
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON 7200) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: MPEG-2 Motion Comp vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2 (RADEON 7200) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	None	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	MPEG-2 Motion Comp	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 7200 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The RADEON 7200 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 7200) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	RADEON 7200	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	70	—
Perf/Watt	0.1	55.9+55800%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 7200 launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $45, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The RADEON 7200 costs 25% less ($15 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.1 (RADEON 7200) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 167600% better value. The RADEON 7200 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).