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Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.7% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (3 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 Ryzen 5 5600GT.
| Insight | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.7%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.7%) |
| Longevity | Vega (2017−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (250mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT and GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 18 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1152 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 120W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,815 points. Launch price was $199.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 9,558 and the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB reaches 9,815 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 1,152 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1708 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,558 | 9,815+3% |
| Architecture | Vega | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 512 | 1152+125% |
| Boost Clock | 2100 MHz+23% | 1708 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB has 3 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3+18% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB's 120W — a 155.6% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB). Power connectors: Integrated vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 250mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-88% | 120W |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 400W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 250mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | — | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 637.2+679% | 81.8 |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT launched at $0 MSRP and currently averages $0, while the GeForce GTX 1060 3GB launched at $199 and now averages $50. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($50 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 196.3 (GeForce GTX 1060 3GB) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT | GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $0-100% | $199 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $0-100% | $50 |
| Performance per Dollar | Infinity | 196.3 |
| Codename | Vega | GP106 |
| Release | January 7 2020 | August 18 2016 |
| Ranking | #545 | #272 |
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