Radeon PRO W6400
VS
GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

Radeon PRO W6400 vs GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

AMD

Radeon PRO W6400

2022Core: 2331 MHzBoost: 2331 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1708 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money. The Radeon PRO W6400 is positioned at rank 33 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is on rank 33, so the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) offers better cost-efficiency for playing games.

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 W6400

#9
Intel Arc Pro B50
MSRP: $349|Avg: $349
95%
#11
Quadro RTX 4000 (móvel)
MSRP: $900|Avg: $300
90%
#16
Radeon PRO W7500
MSRP: $429|Avg: $401
84%
#18
Tesla K20m
MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55
401%
#18
Radeon Pro V520 MxGPU
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $340
83%
#19
RTX A2000 12GB
MSRP: $449|Avg: $380
83%
#20
Radeon Pro Vega 56
MSRP: $399|Avg: $60
82%
#21
RTX A2000
MSRP: $450|Avg: $320
81%
#33
Radeon PRO W6400
MSRP: $229|Avg: $200
100%
#36
T600
MSRP: $200|Avg: $180
87%
#43
P106-100
MSRP: $224|Avg: $30
80%
#48
Quadro K3100M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $400
78%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

#23
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
160%
#25
145%
#26
144%
#30
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
131%
#31
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
130%
#33
GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A
100%
#35
GeForce GTX 960M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
99%
#37
97%
#46
Radeon RX 5500M
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100
88%
#48
GeForce GTX 980 (móvel)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150
87%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

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 (móvel) lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The Radeon PRO W6400 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.3% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel).

InsightRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
Performance
Leading raw performance (+3.3%)
Lower raw frame rates (-3.3%)
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 (+0%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon PRO W6400 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 (móvel)

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points. Launch price was $237.11.

Graphics Performance

The Radeon PRO W6400 scores 8,428 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) reaches 8,160 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon PRO W6400 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Raw compute: 3.58 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Boost clocks: 2331 MHz vs 1708 MHz.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
G3D Mark Score
8,428+3%
8,160
Architecture
RDNA 2.0
Pascal
Process Node
6 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
768
1280+67%
Compute (TFLOPS)
3.58 TFLOPS
4.275 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock
2331 MHz+36%
1708 MHz
ROPs
32
48+50%
TMUs
48
80+67%
L1 Cache
256 KB
480 KB+88%
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
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)

Both cards feature 4 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) — the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
VRAM Capacity
4 GB
4 GB
Memory Type
GDDR6
GDDR5
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
1 MB
1.5 MB+50%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
DirectX
12.2
12.1
Vulkan
1.2+9%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
2
4+100%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6400) vs NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode) (Radeon PRO W6400) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
Encoder
VCN 3.0
NVENC 6.0
Decoder
VCN 3.0
PureVideo HD VP8
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Decode)
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6400 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)'s 80W — a 46.2% difference. The Radeon PRO W6400 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6400) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 168mm vs 0mm, occupying 1 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 70°C vs 85°C.

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
TDP
50W-38%
80W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
168mm
0mm
Height
69mm
0mm
Slots
1
0-100%
Temp (Load)
70°C-18%
85°C
Perf/Watt
168.6+65%
102.0
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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6400 is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).

FeatureRadeon PRO W6400GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
MSRP
$229
Avg Price (30d)
$200
Codename
Navi 24
GP106
Release
January 19 2022
August 15 2016
Ranking
#308
#343