Radeon RX 6800M 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

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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 6800M

#19

Radeon RX 5600

MSRP: $229|Avg: $150

135%

#22

Radeon RX 7700

MSRP: $449|Avg: $399

130%

#25

Radeon RX 7600M XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $300

117%

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

112%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

107%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

106%

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Radeon RX 6800M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

91%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 6800M uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 6800M 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 Radeon RX 6800M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 32.1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (12 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1060.

Insight	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+32.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-32.1%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 (2020−2025) / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 6800M and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 6800M

The Radeon RX 6800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 31 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2116 MHz to 2390 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 145W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,295 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 6800M scores 13,295 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon RX 6800M leads by 32.1%. The Radeon RX 6800M is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 12.24 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2390 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13,295+32%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 2.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.24 TFLOPS+38%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2390 MHz+38%	1733 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	512 KB	960 KB+88%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M 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 6800M	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 6800M comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 6800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon RX 6800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 3 MB (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX 6800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	384 GB/s+100%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 6800M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 6800M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 3.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 3.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 6800M draws 145W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 21.5% difference. The Radeon RX 6800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon RX 6800M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin.