Radeon R5 M335 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 M335 is positioned at rank #547 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 M335

#536

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

2966%

#538

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

2689%

#539

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

2682%

#543

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

2439%

#544

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

2422%

#546

Radeon HD 8650G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $160|Avg: $40

100%

#547

Radeon R5 M335

MSRP: $150|Avg: $40

100%

#548

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

99%

#549

Radeon HD 7660G + HD 8600M Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

99%

#550

Radeon HD 7520G + HD 7400M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $72

99%

#551

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#552

Radeon R5 M255

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

99%

#553

Mobility Radeon HD 530v

MSRP: $49|Avg: $15

98%

#554

Mobility Radeon HD 565v

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

98%

#555

Radeon HD 8550G + HD 8570M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

96%

#557

Radeon HD 7640G + HD 7670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $30

95%

#558

Radeon HD 8690A

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

94%

#559

Radeon HD 7600G + HD 7550M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

93%

#560

Radeon HD 7620G + HD 8670M Dual

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

92%

#561

GeForce 9200

MSRP: $50|Avg: $15

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

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1733.2% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R5 M335.

Insight	Radeon R5 M335	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1733.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1733.2%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
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 $40 (vs $60), it costs 33% less, resulting in a 1122.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R5 M335	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1122.1%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($40)	⚠️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 M335 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R5 M335 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R5 M335

The Radeon R5 M335 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 15 2016. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 780 MHz to 1030 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 549 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 R5 M335 scores 549 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1733.2%. The Radeon R5 M335 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon R5 M335) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 0.6592 TFLOPS (Radeon R5 M335) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1030 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R5 M335	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	549	10,064+1733%
Architecture	GCN 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	28 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	320	2560+700%
Compute (TFLOPS)	0.6592 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+1246%
Boost Clock	1030 MHz	1733 MHz+68%
ROPs	8	64+700%
TMUs	20	160+700%
L1 Cache	80 KB	960 KB+1100%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R5 M335	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 M335 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.13 MB (Radeon R5 M335) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R5 M335	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.13 MB	2 MB+1438%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R5 M335 draws 75W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 82.4% difference. The Radeon R5 M335 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R5 M335) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R5 M335	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	75W-58%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	Mobile	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	7.3	55.9+666%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R5 M335 launched at $150 MSRP and currently averages $40, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R5 M335 costs 33.3% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 13.7 (Radeon R5 M335) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1124.1% better value.