Radeon R3E vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon R3E
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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 R3E uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R3E 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 4372.9% 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 R3E.
| Insight | Radeon R3E | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-4372.9%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+4372.9%) |
| 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 | 📏 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 3552.9% better value per dollar than the Radeon R3E.
| Insight | Radeon R3E | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3552.9%) |
| 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 R3E and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon R3E
The Radeon R3E 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: 225 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 R3E scores 225 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 4372.9%. The Radeon R3E is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon R3E) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.247 TFLOPS (Radeon R3E) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R3E | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 225 | 10,064+4373% |
| 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% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R3E | 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 R3E 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 R3E) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon R3E | 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% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon R3E) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R3E | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12_0 | 12 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R3E) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal).
| Feature | Radeon R3E | 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 R3E draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R3E is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R3E) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 1mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon R3E | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 50W-72% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 1mm | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 4.5 | 55.9+1142% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R3E launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $49, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R3E costs 18.3% less ($11 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 4.6 (Radeon R3E) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 3545.7% better value. The Radeon R3E is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon R3E | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $49-18% | $60 |
| Performance per Dollar | 4.6 | 167.7+3546% |
| Codename | Polaris 23 | GP104 |
| Release | May 13 2019 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #757 | #137 |
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