Radeon Pro 5500M vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Pro 5500M
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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 Pro 5500M is positioned at rank #23 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro 5500M
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 5500M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 5500M 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 49.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro 5500M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-49.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+49.5%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+33.3%) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 Pro 5500M and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Pro 5500M
The Radeon Pro 5500M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 13 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1450 MHz. It has 1536 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 85W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,730 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro 5500M scores 6,730 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 49.5%. The Radeon Pro 5500M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,536 (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 4.454 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1450 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 6,730 | 10,064+50% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1536 | 2560+67% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 4.454 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+99% |
| Boost Clock | 1450 MHz | 1733 MHz+20% |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 96 | 160+67% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro 5500M comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro 5500M offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (Radeon Pro 5500M) 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 Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | H.264,H.265,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 5500M draws 85W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 71.7% difference. The Radeon Pro 5500M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 5500M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 85W-53% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85 | — |
| Perf/Watt | 79.2+42% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 5500M is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GP104 |
| Release | November 13 2019 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #363 | #137 |
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