Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H vs GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
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About G3D Mark
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 Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H 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 323% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (6 GB vs 2 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-323%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+323%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) (7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+200%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $350 for the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H, it costs 83% less. While it maintains basic entry-level capabilities, this results in a 2367.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2367.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($350) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H and GeForce GTX 1060
Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 110W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 2,379 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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H scores 2,379 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 323%. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 2,379 | 10,064+323% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 1408 | 2560+82% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.196 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+71% |
| Boost Clock | 1845 MHz+6% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 88 | 160+82% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H comes with 2 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 2 GB | 6 GB+200% |
| Memory Type | Shared | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | System | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | System | 192-bit |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H draws 110W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 48.3% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 110W-39% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 6-pin |
| Length | — | 173mm |
| Height | — | 111mm |
| Slots | — | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 21.6 | 55.9+159% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H launched at $350 MSRP and currently averages $350, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 82.9% less ($290 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 2366.2% better value. The Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Ryzen 5 5600H | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $350 | $249-29% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $350 | $60-83% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 167.7+2366% |
| Codename | Navi 14 | GP104 |
| Release | October 7 2019 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #297 | #137 |
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