Radeon Pro Vega 64 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 64

#18

Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340

142%

#19

RTX A2000 12GB

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

142%

#20

Radeon Pro Vega 56

MSRP: $399|Avg: $60

141%

#21

RTX A2000

MSRP: $450|Avg: $320

139%

#23

Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

128%

#24

Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

128%

#25

RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

128%

#26

Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

116%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

116%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

108%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

107%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

107%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

102%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

100%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

87%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

84%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

84%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

82%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

81%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

79%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

77%

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 64 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 28.1% 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 64	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+28.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-28.1%)
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 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 $114), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 48.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+48.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($114)	✅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 Vega 64 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 64 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro Vega 64

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1350 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 12,891 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro Vega 64 scores 12,891 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 leads by 28.1%. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 11.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1350 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	12,891+28%	10,064
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	11.06 TFLOPS+25%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1350 MHz	1733 MHz+28%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	256+60%	160
L1 Cache	1 MB+6%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	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 64 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 64) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	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 64) 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 64	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 64) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64	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 64 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64) 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 64	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
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	51.6	55.9+8%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 64 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $114, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 47.4% less ($54 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 113.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 48.3% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).