Radeon Pro Vega 56 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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 Vega 56

#9

Intel Arc Pro B50

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

115%

#11

Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)

MSRP: $900|Avg: $300

110%

#16

Radeon PRO W7500

MSRP: $429|Avg: $401

102%

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

101%

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RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

101%

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Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

100%

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RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

99%

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Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

91%

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Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

90%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

90%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

83%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

82%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

77%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

76%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

76%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

73%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

71%

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 Vega 56 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 20.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+20.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-20.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon Pro Vega 56 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $60), it costs 0% less, resulting in a 20.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+20.3%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	Equivalent pricing	Equivalent pricing

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 Vega 56 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 56 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro Vega 56

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 14 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1138 MHz to 1250 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 210W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,104 points. Launch price was $399.

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 Vega 56 scores 12,104 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 leads by 20.3%. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,584 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.96 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1250 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,104+20%	10,064
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3584+40%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.96 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1250 MHz	1733 MHz+39%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	224+40%	160
L1 Cache	896 KB	960 KB+7%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	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 Vega 56 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce 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 Vega 56 draws 210W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 15.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 56	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	210W	180W-14%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	400W
Power Connector	Integrated	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	57.6+3%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 56 launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $60, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 201.7 (Radeon Pro Vega 56) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 56 offers 20.3% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 56 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).