Radeon RX 7700 XT 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. 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 7700 XT

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

110%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

110%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

108%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

108%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

107%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

106%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

106%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

104%

#19

Radeon RX590 GME

MSRP: $173|Avg: $115

104%

#20

Radeon RX 6650 XT

MSRP: $399|Avg: $230

103%

#21

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

101%

#22

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

MSRP: $169|Avg: $179

101%

#23

GeForce RTX 3050 8GB

MSRP: $249|Avg: $209

101%

#24

Radeon RX 6600 LE

MSRP: $329|Avg: $160

100%

#25

GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB

MSRP: $379|Avg: $379

100%

#26

Radeon RX 7700 XT

MSRP: $449|Avg: $380

100%

#27

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $380

100%

#28

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 10GB

MSRP: $269|Avg: $318

99%

#29

Radeon RX 6700 XT

MSRP: $479|Avg: $230

99%

#30

GeForce RTX 3060

MSRP: $329|Avg: $289

99%

#31

Radeon RX 7400

MSRP: $199|Avg: $199

98%

#32

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16 GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

98%

#33

Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB

MSRP: $349|Avg: $349

96%

#34

Radeon RX 5300

MSRP: $129|Avg: $50

94%

#35

GeForce GTX 1650 Ti

MSRP: $150|Avg: $77

93%

#36

Radeon RX 6400

MSRP: $159|Avg: $139

93%

#37

GeForce RTX 3070 Ti

MSRP: $599|Avg: $330

93%

#38

Arc A750

MSRP: $289|Avg: $229

92%

#39

Radeon RX 6800

MSRP: $579|Avg: $370

91%

#40

GeForce RTX 3060 8GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $280

91%

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Radeon RX 6750 XT

MSRP: $549|Avg: $320

90%

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 7700 XT is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7700 XT 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 7700 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 125.1% 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 7700 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+125.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-125.1%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (12 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $380 for the Radeon RX 7700 XT, it costs 84% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 181.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 7700 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+181.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($380)	✅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 7700 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7700 XT and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 7700 XT

The Radeon RX 7700 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 25 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1435 MHz to 2544 MHz. It has 3456 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 245W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 54 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,654 points. Launch price was $449.

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 7700 XT scores 22,654 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon RX 7700 XT leads by 125.1%. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,456 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 35.17 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2544 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	22,654+125%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3456+35%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	35.17 TFLOPS+296%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2544 MHz+47%	1733 MHz
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	216+35%	160
L1 Cache	768 KB	960 KB+25%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 XT 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 7700 XT	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 7700 XT comes with 12 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 7700 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 7700 XT. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	12 GB+100%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	432 GB/s+125%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7700 XT) 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 7700 XT	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 4.0 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 7700 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7700 XT draws 245W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 30.6% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 700W (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 7700 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	245W	180W-27%
Recommended PSU	700W	400W-43%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	55°C	—
Perf/Watt	92.5+65%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7700 XT launched at $449 MSRP and currently averages $380, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 84.2% less ($320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 59.6 (Radeon RX 7700 XT) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 181.4% better value. The Radeon RX 7700 XT is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2016).