Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 A8-9600 is positioned at rank #173 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 A8-9600

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Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

MSRP: $119|Avg: $86

100%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 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 1102.4% 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 A8-9600.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1102.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1102.4%)
Longevity	RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (5nm)	🛑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 $86 for the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600, it costs 30% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1623.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1623.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($86)	✅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 A8-9600 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 13 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1855 MHz to 2495 MHz. It has 6144 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 96 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 837 points. Launch price was $3,999.

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 A8-9600 scores 837 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 1102.4%. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 6,144 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 61.32 TFLOPS (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2495 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	837	10,064+1102%
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	6144+140%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	61.32 TFLOPS+591%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2495 MHz+44%	1733 MHz
ROPs	192+200%	64
TMUs	384+140%	160
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	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 A8-9600 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: 6 MB (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	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	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 draws 295W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 48.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	295W	180W-39%
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	2.8	55.9+1896%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 launched at $119 MSRP and currently averages $86, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 30.2% less ($26 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.7 (Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1628.9% better value. The Radeon R7 PRO A8-9600 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).