Radeon 8060S 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. 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 8060S

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

154%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

145%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

142%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

140%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

100%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

96%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

88%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

69%

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 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon 8060S 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 Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 78.7% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+78.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-78.7%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 93% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 645.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+645.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800)	✅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.

Radeon 8060S Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 8060S and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 8060S

The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 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 8060S scores 17,989 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon 8060S leads by 78.7%. The Radeon 8060S is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon 8060S) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (Radeon 8060S) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	17,989+79%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	14.85 TFLOPS+67%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+67%	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 8060S	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 8060S comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (Max) (Radeon 8060S) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 33.3% advantage for the Radeon 8060S. Bus width: System Shared vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon 8060S) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon 8060S has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	none	6 GB
Memory Type	LPDDR5X (Shared)	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s (Max)+33%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System Shared	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon 8060S) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 4.5	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 4.5	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 8060S draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 106.4% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon 8060S) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon 8060S	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	55W-69%	180W
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	327.1+485%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon 8060S launched at $800 MSRP and currently averages $800, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 92.5% less ($740 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 645.3% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).