Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

132%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

131%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

131%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

125%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

122%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

107%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

102%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

102%

#43

Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

#44

RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

99%

#45

RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

96%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

94%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

87%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

85%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

84%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

82%

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Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

81%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

80%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

77%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

75%

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5700X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 74.8% 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 W5700X	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+74.8%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-74.8%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 94% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 852.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+852.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅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 W5700X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700X and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

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 W5700X scores 17,591 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro W5700X leads by 74.8%. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 9.4 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	17,591+75%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	9.4 TFLOPS+6%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2040 MHz+18%	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	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 W5700X comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X 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 W5700X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro W5700X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	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: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.0	12
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5700X draws 205W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 13% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 173mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	205W	180W-12%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	305mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	4	2-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	—
Perf/Watt	85.8+53%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 94% less ($939 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 852.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).