Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 R5 A6-8500P is positioned at rank #203 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 R5 A6-8500P

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

1236%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1187%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

1173%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1171%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1169%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

1162%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

1148%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1143%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1133%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

1130%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

1116%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

1114%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

1094%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

1093%

#188

Radeon R5 430 OEM

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13

1363%

#203

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

MSRP: $100|Avg: $50

100%

#204

Radeon HD 7580D

MSRP: $60|Avg: $15

100%

#205

Radeon HD 7470

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

98%

#206

Radeon R5 A240

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

98%

#207

Radeon HD 6550D

MSRP: $70|Avg: $70

97%

#208

Radeon HD 4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $67

97%

#209

Radeon R7 A360

MSRP: $109|Avg: $55

96%

#210

Radeon R5 235X

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

96%

#211

Radeon HD 7290

MSRP: $20|Avg: $5

95%

#212

Radeon HD 8210

MSRP: $35|Avg: $5

95%

#213

Radeon HD 8330

MSRP: $50|Avg: $10

94%

#214

GeForce GT 520

MSRP: $59|Avg: $15

93%

#215

GeForce GT 420

MSRP: $79|Avg: $79

93%

#216

Radeon HD4670

MSRP: $67|Avg: $15

93%

#217

GeForce GTX 275

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

92%

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 R5 A6-8500P uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P 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 1614.5% 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 R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1614.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1614.5%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (7nm)	🛑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 1328.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon R5 A6-8500P.

Insight	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1328.7%)
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 R5 A6-8500P Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 A6-8500P and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R5 A6-8500P

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 28 2020. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1700 MHz to 2105 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 587 points. Launch price was $579.

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 R5 A6-8500P scores 587 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1614.5%. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 16.17 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2105 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	587	10,064+1614%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+50%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	16.17 TFLOPS+82%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2105 MHz+21%	1733 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	240+50%	160
L1 Cache	768 KB	960 KB+25%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	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 R5 A6-8500P 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: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon R5 A6-8500P has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 32.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R5 A6-8500P	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	250W	180W-28%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	2.3	55.9+2330%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 A6-8500P launched at $100 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.7 (Radeon R5 A6-8500P) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1333.3% better value. The Radeon R5 A6-8500P is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).