Radeon RX 5600M vs GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

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 5600M is positioned at rank #32 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Great 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 5600M

#22

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

159%

#24

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

144%

#25

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

144%

#29

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

131%

#30

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

130%

#32

Radeon RX 5600M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#35

GeForce GTX 960M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

99%

#37

UHD Graphics 730 (Rocket Lake)

MSRP: $50|Avg: $50

97%

#46

Radeon RX 5500M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

87%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600M likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.6% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 5600M offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.6%)	✅Leading raw performance (+3.6%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	—	Standard Size (250mm)

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 5600M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5600M and GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

Radeon RX 5600M

The Radeon RX 5600M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1035 MHz to 1265 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,857 points.

GeForce GTX 1060 5GB

The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in December 26 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1709 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,175 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5600M scores 8,857 and the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB reaches 9,175 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5600M is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Raw compute: 5.829 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 4.375 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Boost clocks: 1265 MHz vs 1709 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
G3D Mark Score	8,857	9,175+4%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304+80%	1280
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.829 TFLOPS+33%	4.375 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1265 MHz	1709 MHz+35%
ROPs	64+60%	40
TMUs	144+80%	80
L2 Cache	3 MB+140%	1.25 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
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 5600M comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB has 5 GB. The Radeon RX 5600M offers 20% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 288 GB/s (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 160 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — a 80% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 160-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 1.25 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB) — the Radeon RX 5600M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+20%	5 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	288 GB/s+80%	160 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit+20%	160-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+140%	1.25 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
DirectX	12.1	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (3rd Gen). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600M) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB).

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (6th Gen)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (3rd Gen)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5600M draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 5GB's 120W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 5600M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 5GB). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 250mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 90°C vs 75.

Feature	Radeon RX 5600M	GeForce GTX 1060 5GB
TDP	150W	120W-20%
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	0mm	250mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	90°C	75-17%
Perf/Watt	59.0	76.5+30%