Radeon RX 7900 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 7900 XT

#45

Radeon RX 7600 XT

MSRP: $329|Avg: $330

113%

#46

GeForce RTX 2050

MSRP: $150|Avg: $150

112%

#47

GeForce RTX 3080

MSRP: $699|Avg: $400

111%

#48

GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB

MSRP: $499|Avg: $449

110%

#49

Radeon RX 7900 GRE

MSRP: $549|Avg: $540

109%

#50

GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER

MSRP: $599|Avg: $600

108%

#51

Radeon RX 7800 XT

MSRP: $499|Avg: $490

108%

#52

GeForce RTX 3060 12GB

MSRP: $329|Avg: $340

107%

#53

GeForce RTX 4070

MSRP: $599|Avg: $550

106%

#54

Radeon RX 7650 GRE

MSRP: $279|Avg: $380

106%

#55

GeForce RTX 2060 12GB

MSRP: $470|Avg: $120

105%

#56

Arc A770

MSRP: $349|Avg: $280

103%

#57

Radeon RX 6750 GRE 12GB

MSRP: $289|Avg: $423

103%

#58

Arc A380

MSRP: $149|Avg: $119

101%

#59

Radeon RX 9070

MSRP: $549|Avg: $550

100%

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Radeon RX 7900 XT

MSRP: $899|Avg: $630

100%

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GeForce RTX 4080

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $800

89%

#62

Arc A310

MSRP: $100|Avg: $100

87%

#63

GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER

MSRP: $799|Avg: $800

86%

#64

Radeon RX 9070 XT

MSRP: $599|Avg: $700

84%

#65

GeForce RTX 5070 Ti

MSRP: $749|Avg: $850

83%

#66

Radeon RX 6900 XT

MSRP: $999|Avg: $385

83%

#67

GeForce GTX 1630

MSRP: $150|Avg: $90

80%

#68

GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

74%

#69

Radeon RX 6800 XT

MSRP: $649|Avg: $743

73%

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Radeon RX 7900 XTX

MSRP: $999|Avg: $930

73%

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Radeon RX 6950 XT

MSRP: $1099|Avg: $850

72%

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GeForce RTX 3080 Ti

MSRP: $1199|Avg: $550

70%

#73

GeForce RTX 3080 12GB

MSRP: $1250|Avg: $500

66%

#74

GeForce RTX 5080

MSRP: $999|Avg: $1250

62%

#75

GeForce RTX 3090

MSRP: $1499|Avg: $900

55%

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 7900 XT is significantly newer (2022 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7900 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 7900 XT is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 188.1% higher G3D Mark score and 233.3% more VRAM (20 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 7900 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+188.1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-188.1%)
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 (20 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (276mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $630 for the Radeon RX 7900 XT, it costs 90% less. While it maintains significantly lower raw performance, this results in a 264.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+264.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($630)	✅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 7900 XT Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 7900 XT and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX 7900 XT

The Radeon RX 7900 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 3 2022. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1387 MHz to 2394 MHz. It has 5376 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 84 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 28,996 points. Launch price was $899.

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 7900 XT scores 28,996 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon RX 7900 XT leads by 188.1%. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,376 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 51.48 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2394 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	28,996+188%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	5376+110%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	51.48 TFLOPS+480%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2394 MHz+38%	1733 MHz
ROPs	192+200%	64
TMUs	336+110%	160
L1 Cache	3 MB+219%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 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 7900 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 7900 XT comes with 20 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 7900 XT offers 233.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 800 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 316.7% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900 XT. Bus width: 320-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX 7900 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	20 GB+233%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	800 GB/s+317%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	320-bit+67%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (Radeon RX 7900 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 7900 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 7900 XT) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,H.264,H.265,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900 XT draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 276mm vs 173mm, occupying 3 vs 2 slots.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900 XT	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	300W	180W-40%
Recommended PSU	750W	400W-47%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	6-pin
Length	276mm	173mm
Height	110mm	111mm
Slots	3	2-33%
Temp (Load)	70°C	—
Perf/Watt	96.7+73%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 7900 XT launched at $899 MSRP and currently averages $630, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 90.5% less ($570 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 46.0 (Radeon RX 7900 XT) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 264.6% better value. The Radeon RX 7900 XT is the newer GPU (2022 vs 2016).