Radeon RX 570X 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.

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 570X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 570X 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 423.3% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon RX 570X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-423.3%)	✅Leading raw performance (+423.3%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / GCN 4.0 (2016−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
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. Priced at $60 versus $169 for the Radeon RX 570X, it costs 64% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 1374.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1374.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($169)	✅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 RX 570X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 570X and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 570X

The Radeon RX 570X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 11 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1168 MHz to 1244 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,923 points.

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 570X scores 1,923 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 423.3%. The Radeon RX 570X is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.095 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 570X) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1244 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,923	10,064+423%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2048	2560+25%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.095 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+74%
Boost Clock	1244 MHz	1733 MHz+39%
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	128	160+25%
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	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 570X comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 570X offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12_0 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Maximum simultaneous displays: 5 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12_0	12
Max Displays	5+25%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Pascal).

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	—	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 570X draws 120W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 40% difference. The Radeon RX 570X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 570X) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 241mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 570X	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	120W-33%	180W
Recommended PSU	450W	400W-11%
Power Connector	None	6-pin
Length	241mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Perf/Watt	16.0	55.9+249%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 570X launched at $169 MSRP and currently averages $169, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 64.5% less ($109 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 11.4 (Radeon RX 570X) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1371.1% better value. The Radeon RX 570X is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).