Radeon RX 6300M 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 6300M is positioned at rank #98 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 6300M

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

100%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

95%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

94%

#88

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

254%

#90

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

230%

#91

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

229%

#95

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

209%

#96

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

207%

#98

Radeon RX 6300M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#100

GeForce 945M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $98

99%

#103

Radeon RX 460 (móvel)

MSRP: $99|Avg: $45

97%

#105

GeForce GTX 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

96%

#106

Radeon HD 7470M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $12

95%

#110

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

94%

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 RX 6300M is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 6300M 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 56.7% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 6300M.

Insight	Radeon RX 6300M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-56.7%)	✅Leading raw performance (+56.7%)
Longevity	RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) (6nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 6300M Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6300M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 6300M

The Radeon RX 6300M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 4 2022. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2000 MHz to 2400 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 35W. Manufactured using 6 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 6,421 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 6300M scores 6,421 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 56.7%. The Radeon RX 6300M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 6 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 3.686 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2400 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	6,421	10,064+57%
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	6 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	768	2560+233%
Compute (TFLOPS)	3.686 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+141%
Boost Clock	2400 MHz+38%	1733 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	48	160+233%
L1 Cache	256 KB	960 KB+275%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6300M is support for FSR 3 / AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 3 (Native)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 / AFMF (Driver)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 6300M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 64 GB/s (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 200% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1060. Bus width: 32-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 1 MB (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	64 GB/s	192 GB/s+200%
Bus Width	32-bit	192-bit+500%
L2 Cache	1 MB	2 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Decoder: Navi 24 Media vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 6300M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 6300M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	—	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	Navi 24 Media	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6300M draws 35W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 134.9% difference. The Radeon RX 6300M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 6300M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin.