Radeon Pro SSG
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro SSG vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon Pro SSG

2016Core: 1000 MHzBoost: 1050 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. 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 SSG

#101
232%
#102
Radeon Pro Vega II Duo
MSRP: $4399|Avg: $3500
203%
#103
Radeon Pro W6800X Duo
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $4999
188%
#104
Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $5000
185%
#105
Quadro RTX 6000
MSRP: $6300|Avg: $1800
181%
#106
L40S
MSRP: $7500|Avg: $7500
170%
#107
Quadro P6000
MSRP: $5999|Avg: $1500
165%
#108
Quadro M6000
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $500
150%
#109
Quadro M6000 24GB
MSRP: $4999|Avg: $600
148%
#110
Quadro GV100
MSRP: $8999|Avg: $8999
134%
#111
Tesla P40
MSRP: $5699|Avg: $150
132%
#112
GRID RTX6000-1Q
MSRP: $6299|Avg: $1500
127%
#113
Quadro RTX 8000
MSRP: $9999|Avg: $9999
127%
#114
Quadro GP100
MSRP: $7000|Avg: $1335
125%
#115
Radeon Instinct MI60
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $600
124%
#116
Radeon Pro SSG
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $1500
100%
#117
L40
MSRP: $31000|Avg: $8174
67%
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 Radeon Pro SSG is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 9% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

InsightRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Leading raw performance (+9%)
Lower raw frame rates (-9%)
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
Standard Size (267mm)
📏 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 $1,500), it costs 96% less, resulting in a 2193.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+2193.1%)
Upfront Cost
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,500)
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 SSG and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon Pro SSG

The Radeon Pro SSG is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 26 2016. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 260W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,972 points. Launch price was $9,999.

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 Pro SSG scores 10,972 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro SSG leads by 9%. The Radeon Pro SSG 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 SSG) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
10,972+9%
10,064
Architecture
GCN 3.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
4096+60%
2560
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.602 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+3%
Boost Clock
1050 MHz
1733 MHz+65%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
256+60%
160
L1 Cache
1 MB+6%
0.94 MB
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce 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 SSG comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro SSG offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro SSG has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
128-bit
192-bit+50%
L2 Cache
4 MB+100%
2 MB
🖥️

Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12.1
12
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
6+50%
4
🎬

Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
VCE 4.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 7.0
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro SSG draws 260W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 36.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
260W
180W-31%
Recommended PSU
500W
400W-20%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
6-pin
Length
267mm
173mm
Height
111mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
42.2
55.9+32%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro SSG launched at $6999 MSRP and currently averages $1500, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 96% less ($1440 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 7.3 (Radeon Pro SSG) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2197.3% better value.

FeatureRadeon Pro SSGGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$6999
$249-96%
Avg Price (30d)
$1500
$60-96%
Performance per Dollar
7.3
167.7+2197%
Codename
Fiji
GP104
Release
July 26 2016
May 27 2016
Ranking
#249
#137