Radeon 760M 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 760M is positioned at rank #294 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 760M

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

99%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

96%

#284

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

697%

#286

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

632%

#287

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

630%

#291

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

573%

#292

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

569%

#294

Radeon 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#296

Radeon RX 780

MSRP: $499|Avg: $721

99%

#300

GeForce 940MX

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

97%

#301

GeForce MX130

MSRP: $120|Avg: $50

97%

#302

Arc Graphics 130V

MSRP: $300|Avg: $250

97%

#303

Radeon R5 430

MSRP: $59|Avg: $50

96%

#304

GeForce MX150

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

96%

#307

GeForce MX450

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

96%

#308

Arc Graphics 140V

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

95%

#309

Radeon R7 A8-8650

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

94%

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 760M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Radeon 760M 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 84.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 760M.

Insight	Radeon 760M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-84.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+84.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 760M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 760M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 760M

The Radeon 760M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2599 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 8 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 5,449 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 760M scores 5,449 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 84.7%. The Radeon 760M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 760M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.323 TFLOPS (Radeon 760M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2599 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 760M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	5,449	10,064+85%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.323 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock	2599 MHz+50%	1733 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 760M	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 760M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon 760M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
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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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_2) (Radeon 760M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 760M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon 760M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9 (Radeon 760M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon 760M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 760M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon 760M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 760M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.