Radeon Pro 555X vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Pro 555X
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro 555X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro 555X 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 235.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro 555X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-235.5%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+235.5%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| 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. Priced at $60 versus $1,049 for the Radeon Pro 555X, it costs 94% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 5765.1% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+5765.1%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,049) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro 555X and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Pro 555X
The Radeon Pro 555X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 16 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock speed is 907 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 3,000 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 555X scores 3,000 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 235.5%. The Radeon Pro 555X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.393 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 3,000 | 10,064+235% |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 1.393 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+537% |
| ROPs | 16 | 64+300% |
| TMUs | 48 | 160+233% |
| L1 Cache | 192 KB | 960 KB+400% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | 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 555X comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro 555X draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon Pro 555X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 75W-58% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 40.0 | 55.9+40% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro 555X launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $1049, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 94.3% less ($989 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 2.9 (Radeon Pro 555X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 5682.8% better value. The Radeon Pro 555X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro 555X | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $1049 | $60-94% |
| Performance per Dollar | 2.9 | 167.7+5683% |
| Codename | Polaris 21 | GP104 |
| Release | July 16 2018 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #564 | #137 |
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