Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL 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 123.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL.

Insight	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+123.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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.

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 24 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 931 MHz to 1011 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,498 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL scores 4,498 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 123.7%. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.588 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1011 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4,498	10,064+124%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1280	2560+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.588 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+243%
Boost Clock	1011 MHz	1733 MHz+71%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	80	160+100%
L1 Cache	320 KB	960 KB+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	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 WX Vega M GL comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 93.9% difference. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	65W-64%	180W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	400W
Power Connector	Integrated	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	69.2+24%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon Pro WX Vega M GL is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).