Radeon PRO W6800 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 W6800

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

156%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

151%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

147%

#59

Radeon Vega Frontier Edition

MSRP: $999|Avg: $150

142%

#60

Radeon Pro WX 8200

MSRP: $999|Avg: $350

140%

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

138%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

137%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

134%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

131%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

121%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

115%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

100%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

96%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

84%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

79%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

78%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

77%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

75%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

74%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

71%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

70%

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RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

68%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

67%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

67%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

65%

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 W6800 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon PRO W6800 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 W6800 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 101.4% higher G3D Mark score and 433.3% more VRAM (32 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 W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+101.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-101.4%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (32 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $2,249 for the Radeon PRO W6800, it costs 97% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 1761% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon PRO W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1761%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,249)	✅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 W6800 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon PRO W6800 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon PRO W6800

The Radeon PRO W6800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 8 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2075 MHz to 2320 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 20,270 points. Launch price was $2,249.

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 W6800 scores 20,270 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon PRO W6800 leads by 101.4%. The Radeon PRO W6800 is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 17.82 TFLOPS (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2320 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	20,270+101%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	17.82 TFLOPS+101%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2320 MHz+34%	1733 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	768 KB	960 KB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	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 W6800 comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon PRO W6800 offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon PRO W6800. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon PRO W6800 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	32 GB+433%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+200%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon PRO W6800 draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon PRO W6800	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	111mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	81.1+45%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon PRO W6800 launched at $2249 MSRP and currently averages $2249, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 97.3% less ($2189 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.0 (Radeon PRO W6800) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1763.3% better value. The Radeon PRO W6800 is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).