Radeon HD 8350
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon HD 8350 vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon HD 8350

2012Boost: 1000 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 8350 is positioned at rank #337 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 8350

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
8846%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
8499%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
8400%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
8385%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
8368%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
8321%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
8216%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
8185%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
8110%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
8088%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
7990%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
7973%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
7829%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
7824%
#322
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
9756%
#337
Radeon HD 8350
MSRP: $200|Avg: $39
100%
#339
Radeon X1950 GT
MSRP: $140|Avg: $49
93%
#340
GeForce 6600 GT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $50
88%
#341
RADEON X600 PRO
MSRP: $99|Avg: $10
83%
#342
Radeon X1600 Pro
MSRP: $149|Avg: $49
80%
#343
RADEON X300SE
MSRP: $60|Avg: $60
77%
#345
RADEON X800 GTO
MSRP: $199|Avg: $199
71%
#346
Radeon X1600 XT
MSRP: $199|Avg: $15
71%
#347
Radeon X1300
MSRP: $100|Avg: $49
71%
#348
Radeon X1800 GTO
MSRP: $249|Avg: $20
70%
#349
GeForce 7800 GT
MSRP: $449|Avg: $20
66%
#351
RADEON E2400
MSRP: $100|Avg: $100
63%
#352
Radeon X1650 GTO
MSRP: $150|Avg: $20
61%
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 6074.2% 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 8350.

InsightRadeon HD 8350GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-6074.2%)
Leading raw performance (+6074.2%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2012 / 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 $39 (vs $60), it costs 35% less, resulting in a 3913.3% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon HD 8350GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+3913.3%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($39)
⚠️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 8350 and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon HD 8350

The Radeon HD 8350 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 5 2012. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 163 points. Launch price was $249.

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 8350 scores 163 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 6074.2%. The Radeon HD 8350 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.761 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 8350) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureRadeon HD 8350GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
163
10,064+6074%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1024
2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.761 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+404%
Boost Clock
1000 MHz
1733 MHz+73%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L1 Cache
256 KB
960 KB+275%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon HD 8350GeForce 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 8350 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 8350) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon HD 8350GeForce 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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon HD 8350 draws 130W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.3% difference. The Radeon HD 8350 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon HD 8350) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon HD 8350GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
130W-28%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
6-pin
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
1.3
55.9+4200%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon HD 8350 launched at $200 MSRP and currently averages $39, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon HD 8350 costs 35% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.2 (Radeon HD 8350) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 3892.9% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2012).

FeatureRadeon HD 8350GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$200-20%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$39-35%
$60
Performance per Dollar
4.2
167.7+3893%
Codename
Pitcairn
GP104
Release
March 5 2012
May 27 2016
Ranking
#503
#137