Radeon AI PRO R9700 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 AI PRO R9700

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Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

139%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

139%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

138%

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RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

136%

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Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

125%

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Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

125%

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

125%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

114%

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Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

113%

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Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

106%

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Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

105%

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Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

105%

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Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

100%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

98%

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Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

85%

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Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

82%

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Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

82%

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Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

80%

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RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

80%

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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

77%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

75%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon AI PRO R9700 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 AI PRO R9700 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 184.1% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (32 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+184.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-184.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 4.0 (2025) / 4nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,450 for the Radeon AI PRO R9700, it costs 96% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 750.7% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+750.7%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,450)	✅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 AI PRO R9700 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon AI PRO R9700 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon AI PRO R9700

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the RDNA 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,589 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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 AI PRO R9700 scores 28,589 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 leads by 184.1%. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is built on RDNA 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	28,589+184%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS+439%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2920 MHz+68%	1733 MHz
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	256+60%	160
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	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 AI PRO R9700 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon AI PRO R9700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+433%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) 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 AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+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 5.0 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 5.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 5.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 5.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon AI PRO R9700	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	300W	180W-40%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	95.3+70%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon AI PRO R9700 launched at $1299 MSRP and currently averages $1450, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 95.9% less ($1390 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 19.7 (Radeon AI PRO R9700) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 751.3% better value. The Radeon AI PRO R9700 is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).