Radeon RX Vega 5 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.

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Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega 5 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega 5 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 327.2% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (6 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega 5.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-327.2%)	✅Leading raw performance (+327.2%)
Longevity	Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 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 Vega 5 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 5 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX Vega 5

The Radeon RX Vega 5 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 1400 MHz. It has 320 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,356 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 Vega 5 scores 2,356 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 327.2%. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 320 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1400 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	2,356	10,064+327%
Architecture	Vega	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	320	2560+700%
Boost Clock	1400 MHz	1733 MHz+24%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 1.0 (Software)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega 5 comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	Shared System RAM	6 GB
Memory Type	Shared	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	System	192 GB/s
Bus Width	System	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (FL 12_1) (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 3 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 (FL 12_1)	12
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	3	4+33%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 5 draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 5	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	15W-92%	180W
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	400W
Power Connector	Integrated	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Perf/Watt	157.1+181%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 5 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX Vega 5 costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 5) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX Vega 5 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 5 is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).