Radeon 860M 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 860M is positioned at rank #339 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 860M

#329

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

897%

#331

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

813%

#332

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

811%

#336

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

738%

#337

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

733%

#339

Radeon 860M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#340

RADEON HD6410D

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

100%

#341

GeForce 820M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $30

100%

#342

Radeon R7 M465X

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

98%

#344

GeForce 830A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

97%

#348

GeForce MX350

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

93%

#349

GeForce 840A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $25

92%

#350

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

92%

#351

HD Graphics 630

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

92%

#354

Radeon R7 M370

MSRP: $130|Avg: $40

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 860M is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon 860M 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 108% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon 860M.

Insight	Radeon 860M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-108%)	✅Leading raw performance (+108%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.5 (2024−2025) (4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
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 860M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 860M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 860M

The Radeon 860M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in Marchar 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 600 MHz to 3000 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: 4,838 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 860M scores 4,838 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 108%. The Radeon 860M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon 860M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.072 TFLOPS (Radeon 860M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 3000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 860M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4,838	10,064+108%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.072 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+189%
Boost Clock	3000 MHz+73%	1733 MHz
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	64 KB	960 KB+1400%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 860M	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 860M comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon 860M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon 860M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon 860M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon 860M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 860M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.