Radeon 880M vs GeForce GTX 1060

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon 880M

15

7,729

0.0%

Radeon R9 270

Radeon R9 M295X

Radeon Ryzen 7 6800HS

10,064

+30.2%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

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 880M is positioned at rank #209 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 880M

#198

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

421%

#200

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

382%

#201

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

381%

#205

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

347%

#206

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

344%

#209

Radeon 880M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#211

GeForce GTX 780M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $60

99%

#215

Radeon 8040S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#216

Radeon R7 +8G

MSRP: $49|Avg: $20

94%

#220

Radeon HD 6550A

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

92%

#221

Maxwell GPU Surface Book (940M, GDDR5)

MSRP: $150|Avg: $75

91%

#223

GeForce GT 640M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

88%

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 880M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The Radeon 880M 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 30.2% 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 880M.

Insight	Radeon 880M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-30.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+30.2%)
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 (+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 880M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon 880M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon 880M

The Radeon 880M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 15 2024. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 400 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,729 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 880M scores 7,729 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 30.2%. The Radeon 880M is built on RDNA 3.5 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon 880M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon 880M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon 880M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	7,729	10,064+30%
Architecture	RDNA 3.5	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.454 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+99%
Boost Clock	2900 MHz+67%	1733 MHz
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon 880M	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 880M 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 880M	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: 12.2 (Radeon 880M) 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 880M	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 880M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.5 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 880M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon 880M	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 880M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon 880M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon 880M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.