Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 64X

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

148%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

142%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

125%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

117%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

116%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

115%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

111%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

110%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

106%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

103%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

101%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

100%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

99%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

96%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

92%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

89%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

89%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

88%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

84%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

82%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

81%

#93

Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

81%

#94

RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

73%

#96

L4

MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800

71%

#97

RTX 6000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500

69%

#98

RTX 5880 Ada Generation

MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000

69%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 32.8% 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 64X	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+32.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-32.8%)
Longevity	GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	Standard Buffer (0 MB)	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 97% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 2660.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro Vega 64X	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2660.2%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200)	✅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 64X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 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 64X scores 13,369 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X leads by 32.8%. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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 64X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64X	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13,369+33%	10,064
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.03 TFLOPS+36%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1468 MHz	1733 MHz+18%
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 64X	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 64X 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 64X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

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

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64X	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 64X 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 64X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro Vega 64X	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	400W
Power Connector	Integrated	6-pin
Length	0mm	173mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	53.5	55.9+4%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 97.3% less ($2140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2649.2% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).