Radeon RX 7900M 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.•
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon RX 7900M

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

174%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

172%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

169%

#52

Radeon 8060S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

121%

#53

Radeon RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

116%

#54

Radeon RX 6800S

MSRP: $800|Avg: $800

106%

#57

Radeon RX 7900M

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#61

GeForce RTX 2070 (móvel)

MSRP: $800|Avg: $350

83%

#62

GeForce RTX 2080 (móvel)

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $350

80%

#63

RadeonT RX 6850M XT

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $600

75%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 7900M is significantly newer (2023 vs 2016). The Radeon RX 7900M 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 7900M is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 122.4% higher G3D Mark score and 166.7% more VRAM (16 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 7900M	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+122.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-122.4%)
Longevity	🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.0 / 5nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 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 7900M 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 7900M Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

Radeon RX 7900M

The Radeon RX 7900M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 19 2023. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2090 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 22,385 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 7900M scores 22,385 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the Radeon RX 7900M leads by 122.4%. The Radeon RX 7900M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 5 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 38.52 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2090 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	22,385+122%	10,064
Architecture	RDNA 3.0	Pascal
Process Node	5 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4608+80%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	38.52 TFLOPS+334%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	2090 MHz+21%	1733 MHz
ROPs	192+200%	64
TMUs	288+80%	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 7900M 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 7900M	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 7900M comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The Radeon RX 7900M offers 166.7% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 576 GB/s (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 200% advantage for the Radeon RX 7900M. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX 7900M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+167%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	576 GB/s+200%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 1 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.2+2%	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	1	4+300%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7900M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX 7900M	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 4.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 4.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 7900M draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 330W (Radeon RX 7900M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Mobile vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.