Radeon R3 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R3

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon R3

314

0.0%

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

Radeon HD 4650 AGP

Radeon HD4650

Radeon R5 235X

Radeon R9 M295X Mac Edition

10,064

+3105.1%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon R3 is positioned at rank #438 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. 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 R3

#428

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

1729%

#430

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

1567%

#431

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

1563%

#435

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

1421%

#436

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

1412%

#438

Radeon R3

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

100%

#439

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 8600/8700M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#441

Radeon HD 8550G + 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

98%

#443

Radeon R9 M360

MSRP: $300|Avg: $81

96%

#444

Radeon HD 8550G + 7600M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $50

96%

#445

Radeon R9 M365X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#446

GeForce 7800 GS

MSRP: $30|Avg: $30

94%

#447

Radeon HD 8650G + 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#448

Radeon R9 M265X

MSRP: $200|Avg: $30

93%

#449

Mobility Radeon HD 5165

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

92%

#450

Radeon R5 M435

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

91%

#451

Radeon E8860

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

89%

#452

Radeon R7 M380

MSRP: $300|Avg: $300

89%

#453

GeForce 820A

MSRP: $100|Avg: $30

89%

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 R3 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3 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 3105.1% 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 R3.

Insight	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3105.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3105.1%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑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 $50), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 2570.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R3.

Insight	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+2570.9%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($50)	⚠️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.

Radeon R3 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R3 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R3

The Radeon R3 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 314 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 R3 scores 314 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 3105.1%. The Radeon R3 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	314	10,064+3105%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	512	2560+400%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.247 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+612%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1733 MHz+42%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	32	160+400%
L1 Cache	128 KB	960 KB+650%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R3	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 R3 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: 0.5 MB (Radeon R3) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	192-bit+200%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_0) (Radeon R3) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 2 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.2	1.3+8%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	2	4+100%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4 (Radeon R3) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 4.2	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,VC-1,MPEG-2,MPEG-4	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R3 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R3 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R3	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	6.3	55.9+787%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R3 launched at $50 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R3 costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.3 (Radeon R3) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2561.9% better value. The Radeon R3 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).