Radeon RX 640 vs GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 640

2019Core: 1082 MHzBoost: 1218 MHz

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

Radeon RX 640

2,172

0.0%

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

GeForce GTX 1060

180

10,064

+363.4%

GeForce GTX 680

GeForce GTX 970XM FORCE

GeForce RTX 2050 Mobile

GeForce GTX TITAN Z

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

About G3D Mark

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 640 is positioned at rank #323 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 RX 640

#313

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

795%

#315

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

720%

#316

GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

719%

#320

GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

653%

#321

Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

649%

#323

Radeon RX 640

MSRP: $159|Avg: $55

100%

#326

Iris Pro Graphics P580

MSRP: $150|Avg: $60

99%

#327

Radeon E8870PCIe

MSRP: $250|Avg: $200

99%

#330

Arc Graphics 140T

MSRP: $350|Avg: $300

94%

#331

Radeon 680M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $80

94%

#333

GeForce 730A

MSRP: $60|Avg: $20

93%

#334

GeForce GT 745A

MSRP: $99|Avg: $20

91%

#335

GeForce 710A

MSRP: $35|Avg: $62

91%

#336

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

MSRP: $100|Avg: $10

89%

#338

GeForce MX230

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

89%

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 640 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 640 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 363.4% 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 640.

Insight	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-363.4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+363.4%)
Longevity	GCN 4.0 (2016−2020) (14nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+50%)
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. Although it costs $60 (vs $55), its significant performance lead justifies the premium, offering 324.7% better value per dollar than the Radeon RX 640.

Insight	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+324.7%)
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($55)	⚠️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 640 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 640 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 640

The Radeon RX 640 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2019. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1082 MHz to 1218 MHz. It has 640 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,172 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 640 scores 2,172 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 363.4%. The Radeon RX 640 is built on GCN 4.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 640 (Radeon RX 640) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.559 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 640) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1218 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,172	10,064+363%
Architecture	GCN 4.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	640	2560+300%
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.559 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+469%
Boost Clock	1218 MHz	1733 MHz+42%
ROPs	16	64+300%
TMUs	40	160+300%
L1 Cache	160 KB	960 KB+500%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 640 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 640	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 640 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. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon RX 640) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	6 GB+50%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	Unknown	192 GB/s
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	0.5 MB	2 MB+300%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_0) (Radeon RX 640) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (FL 12_0)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX 640) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: UVD 6.3 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX 640) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCE 3.4	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	UVD 6.3	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 640 draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 113% difference. The Radeon RX 640 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon RX 640) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX 640	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	50W-72%	180W
Recommended PSU	350W-13%	400W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Perf/Watt	43.4	55.9+29%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 640 launched at $159 MSRP and currently averages $55, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX 640 costs 8.3% less ($5 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 39.5 (Radeon RX 640) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 324.6% better value. The Radeon RX 640 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).