Radeon PRO W6400 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon PRO W6400
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About G3D Mark
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. The Radeon PRO W6400 is positioned at rank #33 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar Radeon PRO W6400
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon PRO W6400 is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon PRO W6400 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 GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 19.4% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon PRO W6400.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-19.4%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+19.4%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (4 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $200 for the Radeon PRO W6400, it costs 70% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 298% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+298%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6400 and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon PRO W6400
The Radeon PRO W6400 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 19 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2331 MHz to 2331 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,428 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 19.4%. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 8,428 | 10,064+19% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 6 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 3.58 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+148% |
| Boost Clock | 2331 MHz+35% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 160+233% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 960 KB+275% |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon PRO W6400 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 2 MB+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.2 | 1.3+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 168mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-72% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 168mm | 173mm |
| Height | 69mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 70°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 168.6+202% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon PRO W6400 launched at $229 MSRP and currently averages $200, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 70% less ($140 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 42.1 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 298.3% better value. The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon PRO W6400 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $229-8% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $200 | $60-70% |
| Performance per Dollar | 42.1 | 167.7+298% |
| Codename | Navi 24 | GP104 |
| Release | January 19 2022 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #308 | #137 |
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