RADEON 9800 SE 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The RADEON 9800 SE is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The RADEON 9800 SE 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 41833.3% higher G3D Mark score and 2300% more VRAM (6 GB vs 256 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-41833.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+41833.3%)
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 (+2300%)
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 $30), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 20866.7% better value per dollar than the RADEON 9800 SE.

Insight	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+20866.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($30)	⚠️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 9800 SE Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON 9800 SE and GeForce GTX 1060

RADEON 9800 SE

The RADEON 9800 SE 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: 24 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 9800 SE scores 24 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 41833.3%. The RADEON 9800 SE 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 9800 SE) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 14.85 TFLOPS (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	24	10,064+41833%
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 9800 SE	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 9800 SE comes with 256 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the RADEON 9800 SE has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.25 GB	6 GB+2300%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON 9800 SE draws 55W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 106.4% difference. The RADEON 9800 SE is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin.

Feature	RADEON 9800 SE	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	55W-69%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Legacy	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	0.4	55.9+13875%

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Value Analysis

The RADEON 9800 SE launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The RADEON 9800 SE costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 0.8 (RADEON 9800 SE) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 20862.5% better value. The RADEON 9800 SE is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).