
RadeonT 780M vs GeForce GTX 1060

RadeonT 780M
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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 RadeonT 780M is positioned at rank #142 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Lower cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The RadeonT 780M is significantly newer (2024 vs 2016). The RadeonT 780M 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 41.8% higher G3D Mark score and 50% more VRAM (6 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the RadeonT 780M.
| Insight | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-41.8%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+41.8%) |
| Longevity | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2026) (4nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+50%) |
| 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of RadeonT 780M and GeForce GTX 1060

RadeonT 780M
The RadeonT 780M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 31 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 800 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 768 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 12 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 7,098 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 RadeonT 780M scores 7,098 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 41.8%. The RadeonT 780M is built on RDNA 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 4 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 768 (RadeonT 780M) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 8.909 TFLOPS (RadeonT 780M) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 2900 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 7,098 | 10,064+42% |
| Architecture | RDNA 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 4 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 768 | 2560+233% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.909 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 2900 MHz+67% | 1733 MHz |
| ROPs | 32 | 64+100% |
| TMUs | 48 | 160+233% |
| L1 Cache | 256 KB | 960 KB+275% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | 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 RadeonT 780M comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 192-bit+50% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (RadeonT 780M) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 4.0 (RadeonT 780M) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: VCN 4.0 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (RadeonT 780M) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 4.0 | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | VCN 4.0 | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The RadeonT 780M draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 169.2% difference. The RadeonT 780M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (RadeonT 780M) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: None vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 15W-92% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 350W-13% | 400W |
| Power Connector | None | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Perf/Watt | 473.2+747% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The RadeonT 780M is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2016).
| Feature | RadeonT 780M | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | Phoenix | GP104 |
| Release | January 31 2024 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #359 | #137 |
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