Radeon R4 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. The Radeon R4 is positioned at rank #279 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 R4

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

2097%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

2014%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1991%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1987%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1983%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1972%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1947%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1940%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1922%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1917%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1894%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1890%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1855%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1854%

#264

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

2312%

#279

Radeon R4

MSRP: $100|Avg: $20

100%

#281

Radeon R7 A10-8750

MSRP: $250|Avg: $30

99%

#282

Radeon HD 6410D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

98%

#284

Radeon HD 3850 AGP

MSRP: $130|Avg: $130

96%

#285

Radeon R9 M280X

MSRP: $250|Avg: $50

94%

#286

Radeon HD 5470

MSRP: $83|Avg: $83

93%

#287

GeForce GT 220

MSRP: $69|Avg: $49

93%

#288

Radeon R7 A10-8850

MSRP: $250|Avg: $250

89%

#290

GeForce G210

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

86%

#291

Radeon HD 4850 X2

MSRP: $399|Avg: $40

82%

#292

Radeon HD 4330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $9

78%

#293

GeForce GTX 260

MSRP: $449|Avg: $449

77%

#294

Radeon HD 8490

MSRP: $99|Avg: $35

77%

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2808.7% 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 R4.

Insight	Radeon R4	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-2808.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+2808.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $20 (vs $60), it costs 67% less, resulting in a 869.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R4	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+869.6%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($20)	⚠️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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R4 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R4

The Radeon R4 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 20 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1183 MHz to 1124 MHz. It has 384 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 346 points. Launch price was $79.

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 R4 scores 346 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 2808.7%. The Radeon R4 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 384 (Radeon R4) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.9085 TFLOPS (Radeon R4) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1124 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R4	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	346	10,064+2809%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	384	2560+567%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.9085 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+877%
Boost Clock	1124 MHz	1733 MHz+54%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	24	160+567%
L1 Cache	96 KB	960 KB+900%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R4	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 R4 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 R4) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R4	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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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R4 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon R4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R4) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R4	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	6.9	55.9+710%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R4 launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $20, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R4 costs 66.7% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.3 (Radeon R4) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 869.4% better value. The Radeon R4 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).