Radeon RX Vega 6 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

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 574.5% 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 6.

Insight	Radeon RX Vega 6	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-574.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+574.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / GCN 5.0 (2017−2020))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
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 6 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega 6 and GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon RX Vega 6

The Radeon RX Vega 6 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,492 points. Launch price was $499.

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 6 scores 1,492 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 574.5%. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1546 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	1,492	10,064+575%
Architecture	GCN 5.0	Pascal
Process Node	14 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	4096+60%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	12.66 TFLOPS+43%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1546 MHz	1733 MHz+12%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	256+60%	160
L1 Cache	1 MB+6%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	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 6 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. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	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
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega 6 draws 295W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 48.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin.

Feature	Radeon RX Vega 6	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	295W	180W-39%
Recommended PSU	1W-100%	400W
Power Connector	Integrated	6-pin
Length	—	173mm
Height	—	111mm
Slots	—	2
Perf/Watt	5.1	55.9+996%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega 6 launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The Radeon RX Vega 6 costs 100+% less ($60 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega 6) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the Radeon RX Vega 6 offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega 6 is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).