RADEON HD 6350
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

RADEON HD 6350 vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

RADEON HD 6350

2011Core: 750 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 HD 6350 is positioned at rank #240 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 HD 6350

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
1543%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1483%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1466%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1463%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1460%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1452%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1433%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1428%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1415%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1411%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1394%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1391%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1366%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1365%
#99
Radeon Ryzen 7 4700U
MSRP: $450|Avg: $450
97%
#225
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
1702%
#240
RADEON HD 6350
MSRP: $30|Avg: $30
100%
#241
Radeon HD 4870
MSRP: $299|Avg: $25
99%
#244
Radeon HD 7560D
MSRP: $101|Avg: $15
95%
#246
GeForce GTS 250
MSRP: $129|Avg: $20
94%
#248
GeForce G100
MSRP: $40|Avg: $5
94%
#249
Radeon R7 M265
MSRP: $130|Avg: $30
92%
#250
Radeon HD 8250
MSRP: $50|Avg: $50
90%
#251
Radeon HD 3300
MSRP: $30|Avg: $5
90%
#252
Radeon R5 220
MSRP: $35|Avg: $15
89%
#254
Radeon HD 7350
MSRP: $40|Avg: $10
88%
#255
GeForce GTX 285
MSRP: $359|Avg: $30
87%
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 7037.6% 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 HD 6350.

InsightRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-7037.6%)
Leading raw performance (+7037.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2011 / TeraScale 3 (2010−2013))
🛑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
📏 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 $30 (vs $60), it costs 50% less, resulting in a 3468.8% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+3468.8%)
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.

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of RADEON HD 6350 and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

RADEON HD 6350

The RADEON HD 6350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 1 2011. It features the TeraScale 3 architecture. The core clock speed is 750 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 186W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 141 points. Launch price was $180.

NVIDIA

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.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the RADEON HD 6350 scores 141 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 7037.6%. The RADEON HD 6350 is built on TeraScale 3 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 40 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.92 TFLOPS (RADEON HD 6350) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
141
10,064+7038%
Architecture
TeraScale 3
Pascal
Process Node
40 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1280
2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.92 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+362%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
80
160+100%
L1 Cache
320 KB
960 KB+200%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce 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 HD 6350 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (RADEON HD 6350) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
Unknown
192 GB/s
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 11.2 (11_0) (RADEON HD 6350) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: N/A vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
11.2 (11_0)
12+7%
Vulkan
N/A
1.3
OpenGL
4.4
4.5+2%
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: None (RADEON HD 6350) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 2.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (RADEON HD 6350) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
None
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 2.2
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The RADEON HD 6350 draws 186W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 3.3% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RADEON HD 6350) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Legacy vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
186W
180W-3%
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
Legacy
6-pin
Length
168mm
173mm
Height
69mm
111mm
Slots
1-50%
2
Temp (Load)
70
Perf/Watt
0.8
55.9+6888%
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Value Analysis

The RADEON HD 6350 launched at $30 MSRP and currently averages $30, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The RADEON HD 6350 costs 50% less ($30 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.7 (RADEON HD 6350) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 3468.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2011).

FeatureRADEON HD 6350GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$30-88%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$30-50%
$60
Performance per Dollar
4.7
167.7+3468%
Codename
Cayman
GP104
Release
December 1 2011
May 27 2016
Ranking
#598
#137