Radeon E8860 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 E8860 is positioned at rank #451 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 E8860

#441

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1932%

#443

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1751%

#444

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1747%

#448

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1588%

#449

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1577%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

100%

#452

Radeon HD 7650A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $49

99%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

99%

#454

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

99%

#455

Radeon HD 8650G + 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

99%

#456

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 7730M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

98%

#457

Radeon HD 7850M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

98%

#458

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 7600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#459

Radeon HD 8450G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

97%

#460

Radeon R9 M275X

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

97%

#461

GeForce 8400 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

97%

#462

Mobility Radeon HD 550v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

97%

#463

Radeon HD 8280G

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

96%

#464

Radeon R7 M340

MSRP: $120|Avg: $35

96%

#465

Qualcomm Adreno 690 GPU

MSRP: $200|Avg: $100

95%

#466

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8790M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $45

95%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 496.9% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon E8860.

Insight	Radeon E8860	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-496.9%)	✅Leading raw performance (+496.9%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2014 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 397.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon E8860	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+397.4%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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 E8860 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon E8860 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon E8860

The Radeon E8860 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 25 2014. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 575 MHz to 625 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 37W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,686 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 E8860 scores 1,686 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 496.9%. The Radeon E8860 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon E8860) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.8 TFLOPS (Radeon E8860) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 625 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon E8860	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,686	10,064+497%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.8 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1009%
Boost Clock	625 MHz	1733 MHz+177%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	160 KB	960 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon E8860	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 E8860 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.25 MB (Radeon E8860) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon E8860	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.25 MB	2 MB+700%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon E8860 draws 37W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 131.8% difference. The Radeon E8860 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon E8860) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon E8860	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	37W-79%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	45.6	55.9+23%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon E8860 launched at $300 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon E8860 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 33.7 (Radeon E8860) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 397.6% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2014).