Radeon Pro W6800X 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 W6800X

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RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

184%

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Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

169%

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RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

161%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

140%

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Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

135%

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RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

118%

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Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

110%

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Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

110%

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Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

109%

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Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

105%

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Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

104%

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Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

100%

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Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

98%

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RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

96%

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Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

95%

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Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

93%

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RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

91%

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Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

87%

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A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

85%

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Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

84%

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Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

83%

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Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

79%

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RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

78%

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RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

76%

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Quadro RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

76%

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RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell

MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799

69%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W6800X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W6800X 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 W6800X is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 78.9% 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 W6800X	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+78.9%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-78.9%)
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 $2,799 for the Radeon Pro W6800X, it costs 98% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 2508.3% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W6800X	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2508.3%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,799)	✅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 W6800X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W6800X and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro W6800X

The Radeon Pro W6800X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1800 MHz to 2087 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 200W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,000 points. Launch price was $2,799.

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 W6800X scores 18,000 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon Pro W6800X leads by 78.9%. The Radeon Pro W6800X 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 W6800X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 16.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2087 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	18,000+79%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.03 TFLOPS+81%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2087 MHz+20%	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 W6800X	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 W6800X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon Pro W6800X offers 433.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon Pro W6800X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro W6800X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X	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 W6800X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X	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 W6800X draws 200W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 10.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon Pro W6800X	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	200W	180W-10%
Recommended PSU	650W	400W-38%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	120mm	111mm
Slots	4	2-50%
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	90.0+61%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W6800X launched at $2799 MSRP and currently averages $2799, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 97.9% less ($2739 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.4 (Radeon Pro W6800X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2520.3% better value. The Radeon Pro W6800X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).