Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
VS
GeForce GTX 1060

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U vs GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

2015Boost: 975 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is positioned at rank #278 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

#1
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
MSRP: $399|Avg: $280
2084%
#2
GeForce RTX 5060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
2003%
#3
Radeon RX 5600 XT
MSRP: $279|Avg: $180
1979%
#4
Radeon RX 9060
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1976%
#5
GeForce RTX 5050
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1972%
#6
GeForce RTX 3050 OEM
MSRP: $249|Avg: $150
1961%
#7
Arc A580
MSRP: $179|Avg: $179
1936%
#8
Radeon RX 9060 XT
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1929%
#9
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1911%
#10
Radeon RX 7600
MSRP: $269|Avg: $250
1906%
#11
Radeon RX 6600
MSRP: $329|Avg: $180
1883%
#12
GeForce RTX 4060
MSRP: $299|Avg: $299
1879%
#13
Arc B570
MSRP: $219|Avg: $219
1845%
#14
Arc B580
MSRP: $249|Avg: $249
1844%
#263
Radeon R5 430 OEM
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $13
2299%
#278
Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U
MSRP: $350|Avg: $350
100%
#279
Radeon R4
MSRP: $100|Avg: $20
99%
#281
Radeon R7 A10-8750
MSRP: $250|Avg: $30
98%
#282
Radeon HD 6410D
MSRP: $70|Avg: $70
97%
#284
Radeon HD 3850 AGP
MSRP: $130|Avg: $130
95%
#285
Radeon R9 M280X
MSRP: $250|Avg: $50
94%
#286
Radeon HD 5470
MSRP: $83|Avg: $83
93%
#287
GeForce GT 220
MSRP: $69|Avg: $49
93%
#288
Radeon R7 A10-8850
MSRP: $250|Avg: $250
89%
#290
GeForce G210
MSRP: $50|Avg: $15
85%
#291
Radeon HD 4850 X2
MSRP: $399|Avg: $40
82%
#292
Radeon HD 4330
MSRP: $50|Avg: $9
78%
#293
GeForce GTX 260
MSRP: $449|Avg: $449
77%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 727% higher G3D Mark score and 1100% more VRAM (6 GB vs 512 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U.

InsightRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce GTX 1060
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-727%)
Leading raw performance (+727%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 1.0 (2012−2020))
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
✅ More VRAM (+1100%)
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. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1060 holds the technical lead. Priced at $60 (vs $350), it costs 83% less, resulting in a 4723.9% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency
Lower cost efficiency
Better overall value (+4723.9%)
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 7 3700U and GeForce GTX 1060

AMD

Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U

The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 18 2015. It features the GCN 1.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 975 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 100W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,217 points. Launch price was $149.

NVIDIA

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 7 3700U scores 1,217 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 727%. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is built on GCN 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,024 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 1.997 TFLOPS (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 975 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score
1,217
10,064+727%
Architecture
GCN 1.0
Pascal
Process Node
28 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
1024
2560+150%
Compute (TFLOPS)
1.997 TFLOPS
8.873 TFLOPS+344%
Boost Clock
975 MHz
1733 MHz+78%
ROPs
32
64+100%
TMUs
64
160+150%
L1 Cache
256 KB
960 KB+275%
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce 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 Ryzen 7 3700U comes with 512 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 1100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: System vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 0.5 MB (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity
0.5 GB
6 GB+1100%
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
192 GB/s
Bus Width
System
192-bit
L2 Cache
0.5 MB
2 MB+300%
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U draws 100W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 57.1% difference. The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin.

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce GTX 1060
TDP
100W-44%
180W
Recommended PSU
350W-13%
400W
Power Connector
None
6-pin
Length
173mm
Height
111mm
Slots
2
Perf/Watt
12.2
55.9+358%
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Value Analysis

The Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U 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): 3.5 (Radeon Ryzen 7 3700U) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 4691.4% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).

FeatureRadeon Ryzen 7 3700UGeForce GTX 1060
MSRP
$350
$249-29%
Avg Price (30d)
$350
$60-83%
Performance per Dollar
3.5
167.7+4691%
Codename
Trinidad
GP104
Release
June 18 2015
May 27 2016
Ranking
#467
#137