Radeon R7 370
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R7 370 vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon R7 370

2015Boost: 975 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 Per Dollar

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 124.5% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R7 370.

InsightRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-124.5%)
Leading raw performance (+124.5%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+200%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $51 (vs $60), it costs 15% less, resulting in a 90.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+90.9%)
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($51)
⚠️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 R7 370 and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon R7 370

The Radeon R7 370 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,482 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

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 R7 370 scores 4,482 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 124.5%. The Radeon R7 370 is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon R7 370) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 370) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
4,482
10,064+125%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1024
2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.997 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+344%
Boost Clock
975 MHz
1733 MHz+78%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L1 Cache
256 KB
960 KB+275%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce 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 R7 370 comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 179.2 GB/s (Radeon R7 370) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 7.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon R7 370) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
2 GB
6 GB+200%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
179.2 GB/s
192 GB/s+7%
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (Radeon R7 370) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX
12
12
Max Displays
3
4+33%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 2.0 (Radeon R7 370) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 4.2 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264 (Radeon R7 370) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder
VCE 2.0
NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder
UVD 4.2
NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs
H.264
H.264,H.265/HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 370 draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon R7 370 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon R7 370) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 1x 6-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 221mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
TDP
100W-44%
180W
Recommended PSU
450W
400W-11%
Power Connector
1x 6-pin
6-pin
Length
221mm
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
2
Perf/Watt
44.8
55.9+25%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 370 launched at $149 MSRP and currently averages $51, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon R7 370 costs 15% less ($9 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 87.9 (Radeon R7 370) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 90.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon R7 370GeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$149-40%
$249
Avg Price (30d)
$51-15%
$60
Performance per Dollar
87.9
167.7+91%
Codename
Trinidad
GP104
Release
June 18 2015
May 27 2016
Ranking
#467
#137