Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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 RX 560 (móvel) is positioned at rank #86 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Balanced 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 RX 560 (móvel)

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

98%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#76

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

239%

#78

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

217%

#79

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

216%

#83

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

196%

#84

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

195%

#86

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $50

100%

#92

Radeon RX 550 (móvel)

MSRP: $79|Avg: $40

97%

#95

GeForce GT 555M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $35

95%

#97

GeForce GTX 760M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $40

95%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

93%

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 123.6% 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 RX 560 (móvel).

Insight	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-123.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+123.6%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+200%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
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 $50 (vs $60), it costs 17% less, resulting in a 86.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+86.4%)
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 RX 560 (móvel) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 560 (móvel) and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 560 (móvel)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 5 2017. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1175 MHz to 1275 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 65W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 4,500 points. Launch price was $99.99.

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 RX 560 (móvel) scores 4,500 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 123.6%. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 2.462 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1275 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	4,500	10,064+124%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1024	2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)	2.462 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+260%
Boost Clock	1275 MHz	1733 MHz+36%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	64	160+150%
L1 Cache	256 KB	960 KB+275%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) 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. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	2 GB	6 GB+200%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) draws 65W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 93.9% difference. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 560 (móvel)	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	65W-64%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	69.2+24%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) launched at $99 MSRP and currently averages $50, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) costs 16.7% less ($10 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 90.0 (Radeon RX 560 (móvel)) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 86.3% better value. The Radeon RX 560 (móvel) is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).