Radeon R2 vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon R2
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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.
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Performance Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon R2 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R2 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 3862.2% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R2.
| Insight | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3862.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3862.2%) |
| Longevity | GCN 3.0 (2014−2019) (28nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+1100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Although it costs $60 (vs $49), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 3135.8% better value per dollar than the Radeon R2.
| Insight | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3135.8%) |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($49) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R2 and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon R2
The Radeon R2 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 730 MHz to 1024 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 254 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon R2 scores 254 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3862.2%. The Radeon R2 is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R2) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.7864 TFLOPS (Radeon R2) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1024 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 254 | 10,064+3862% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 384 | 2560+567% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 0.7864 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+1028% |
| Boost Clock | 1024 MHz | 1733 MHz+69% |
| ROPs | 8 | 64+700% |
| TMUs | 24 | 160+567% |
| L1 Cache | 96 KB | 960 KB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R2 | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon R2 comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R2) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 0.5 GB | 6 GB+1100% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 64-bit | 192-bit+200% |
| L2 Cache | 0.13 MB | 2 MB+1438% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R2) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 2 | 4+100% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R2) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal).
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 2.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | UVD 4.2 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | — | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R2 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R2 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R2) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-72% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 5.1 | 55.9+996% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R2 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R2 costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 5.2 (Radeon R2) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 3125% better value. The Radeon R2 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R2 | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-18% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 5.2 | 167.7+3125% |
| Codename | Polaris 24 | GP104 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #858 | #137 |
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