Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E is positioned at rank #180 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

97%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

95%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

93%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

92%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

90%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

88%

#165

Tesla K20m

MSRP: $3199|Avg: $55

2228%

#180

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

MSRP: $139|Avg: $85

100%

#181

FirePro M5950

MSRP: $200|Avg: $200

99%

#183

Radeon Pro WX 7130

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $200

97%

#184

FirePro W7100

MSRP: $799|Avg: $114

96%

#185

P106-090

MSRP: $389|Avg: $30

96%

#186

Radeon Pro WX 4130

MSRP: $300|Avg: $100

95%

#188

Tesla M6

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $84

94%

#190

CMP 30HX

MSRP: $799|Avg: $60

92%

#191

FirePro W2100

MSRP: $139|Avg: $30

92%

#193

FirePro M6000

MSRP: $300|Avg: $50

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 R7 PRO A10-9700E is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E 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 992.7% 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 R7 PRO A10-9700E.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-992.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+992.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 4.0 (2025) (4nm)	🛑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. Priced at $60 versus $85 for the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E, it costs 29% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1448% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1448%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($85)	✅More affordable ($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 R7 PRO A10-9700E Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 23 2025. It features the Bristol Ridge architecture. The core clock ranges from 1660 MHz to 2920 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 64 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 921 points. Launch price was $1,299.

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 R7 PRO A10-9700E scores 921 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 992.7%. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is built on Bristol Ridge while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 47.84 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2920 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	921	10,064+993%
Architecture	Bristol Ridge	Pascal
Process Node	4 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	47.84 TFLOPS+439%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2920 MHz+68%	1733 MHz
ROPs	128+100%	64
TMUs	256+60%	160
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	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 R7 PRO A10-9700E 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: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 8 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	0.5 GB	6 GB+1100%
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit
L2 Cache	8 MB+300%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	300W	180W-40%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	3.1	55.9+1703%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E launched at $139 MSRP and currently averages $85, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 29.4% less ($25 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 10.8 (Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1452.8% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A10-9700E is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).