Radeon PRO W6600X 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 W6600X

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Intel Arc Pro B60

MSRP: $500|Avg: $450

147%

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Radeon PRO W7600

MSRP: $599|Avg: $599

146%

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RTX 2000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $625|Avg: $750

146%

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Radeon Pro Vega 48

MSRP: $450|Avg: $450

133%

#27

Radeon Pro 5700 XT

MSRP: $500|Avg: $280

133%

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

124%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

123%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

123%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

117%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

115%

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Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

100%

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Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

96%

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Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

96%

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Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

94%

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RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

93%

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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

90%

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Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

88%

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RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

81%

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RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

80%

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RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

79%

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RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

77%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon PRO W6600X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon PRO W6600X 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 W6600X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 30.3% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 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 W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+30.3%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-30.3%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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 $699 for the Radeon PRO W6600X, it costs 91% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 794.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+794.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($699)	✅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 W6600X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6600X and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon PRO W6600X

The Radeon PRO W6600X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2068 MHz to 2479 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 32 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,113 points. Launch price was $699.

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 W6600X scores 13,113 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon PRO W6600X leads by 30.3%. The Radeon PRO W6600X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 10.15 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2479 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13,113+30%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	10.15 TFLOPS+14%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2479 MHz+43%	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6600X	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 W6600X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon PRO W6600X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 224 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 16.7% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6600X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	224 GB/s+17%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6600X draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 40% difference. The Radeon PRO W6600X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6600X	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	120W-33%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	241mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	109.3+96%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6600X launched at $699 MSRP and currently averages $699, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 91.4% less ($639 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 18.8 (Radeon PRO W6600X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 792% better value. The Radeon PRO W6600X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).