Radeon Pro VII 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 VII

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

178%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

177%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

172%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

169%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

156%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

148%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

129%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

124%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

108%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

102%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

101%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

100%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

92%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

90%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

88%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

87%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

86%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

84%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

80%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

78%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

77%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

76%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

73%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

72%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

70%

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

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro VII uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro VII 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 VII is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 31.8% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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.

Insight	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+31.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-31.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $1,400 for the Radeon Pro VII, it costs 96% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 1670.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1670.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,400)	✅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 VII Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon Pro VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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 VII scores 13,264 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro VII leads by 31.8%. The Radeon Pro VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13,264+32%	10,064
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.06 TFLOPS+47%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1700 MHz	1733 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	960 KB	960 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	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 VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro VII) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	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 VII) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 4.1	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 7.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro VII draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro VII) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	305mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	53.1	55.9+5%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 MSRP and currently averages $1400, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 95.7% less ($1340 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1665.3% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).