Radeon Pro Duo vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro Duo

2016Boost: 1000 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon Pro Duo

350

8,299

0.0%

Radeon R9 Nano

Radeon R9 285 / 380

Radeon RX 6300M

Radeon RX 470 (móvel)

10,064

+21.3%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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 Duo is positioned at rank #200 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 Pro Duo

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

98%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

97%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

96%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

92%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

90%

#185

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2667%

#200

Radeon Pro Duo

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $799

100%

#201

P102-100

MSRP: $600|Avg: $80

99%

#203

Quadro FX 2700

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

98%

#206

FirePro V3900

MSRP: $119|Avg: $30

96%

#207

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700B

MSRP: $119|Avg: $89

95%

#208

Tesla K8

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $100

92%

#210

GRID K240Q

MSRP: $500|Avg: $40

92%

#211

FirePro M4150

MSRP: $200|Avg: $50

91%

#212

FirePro V4900

MSRP: $200|Avg: $47

91%

#213

GRID K160Q

MSRP: $125|Avg: $30

91%

#215

Quadro

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $50

90%

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 21.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro Duo offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro Duo	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-21.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+21.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $60 (vs $799), it costs 92% less, resulting in a 1514.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro Duo	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1514.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($799)	✅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.

Radeon Pro Duo Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Duo and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro Duo

The Radeon Pro Duo is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 4096 ×2 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 350W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,299 points. Launch price was $1,499.

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 Pro Duo scores 8,299 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 21.3%. The Radeon Pro Duo is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.192 TFLOPS ×2 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1000 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Duo	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	8,299	10,064+21%
Architecture	GCN 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096 ×2+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.192 TFLOPS ×2	8.873 TFLOPS+8%
Boost Clock	1000 MHz	1733 MHz+73%
ROPs	64 ×2	64
TMUs	256 ×2+60%	160
L1 Cache	1 MB+6%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Duo	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 Pro Duo comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro Duo offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro Duo	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

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro Duo	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.0	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.5	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon Pro Duo) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro Duo	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro Duo draws 350W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 64.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 240mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro Duo	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	350W	180W-49%
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	240mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	23.7	55.9+136%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Duo launched at $1499 MSRP and currently averages $799, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 92.5% less ($739 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.4 (Radeon Pro Duo) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1512.5% better value.