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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

A10G

2021

Why buy it

✅+35.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

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904% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 643.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 13,598).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.

A10G

2021

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅+35.1% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (24 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: Ampere on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.

Why buy it

✅Costs $2,251 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Delivers 643.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 5.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,500 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

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904% HIGHER MSRP
$2,500 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 5.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,500 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 13,598).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 24 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.

Quick Answers

So, is A10G better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. A10G is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 13,598 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, A10G is a 2021 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

A10G is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2021 generation instead of 2016, 35.1% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 24 GB instead of 6 GB, and 100.0% more ray-tracing hardware. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

A10G is the smarter buy by a wide margin. A10G is about 904.0% more expensive on MSRP at $2,500 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 35.1% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

A10G Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	262 FPS	117 FPS
medium	251 FPS	105 FPS
high	214 FPS	91 FPS
ultra	175 FPS	77 FPS
1440p
low	238 FPS	103 FPS
medium	202 FPS	87 FPS
high	161 FPS	76 FPS
ultra	132 FPS	67 FPS
4K
low	134 FPS	55 FPS
medium	110 FPS	49 FPS
high	83 FPS	41 FPS
ultra	76 FPS	37 FPS

Open A10G Open GeForce GTX 1060

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	493 FPS	216 FPS
medium	414 FPS	181 FPS
high	328 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	274 FPS	113 FPS
1440p
low	346 FPS	134 FPS
medium	277 FPS	107 FPS
high	225 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	185 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	182 FPS	62 FPS
medium	151 FPS	51 FPS
high	128 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	104 FPS	41 FPS

Open A10G Open GeForce GTX 1060

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	612 FPS	453 FPS
medium	490 FPS	362 FPS
high	408 FPS	302 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	340 FPS
medium	367 FPS	272 FPS
high	306 FPS	226 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	226 FPS
medium	245 FPS	181 FPS
high	204 FPS	151 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	113 FPS

Open A10G Open GeForce GTX 1060

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
1080p
low	612 FPS	358 FPS
medium	490 FPS	302 FPS
high	408 FPS	260 FPS
ultra	306 FPS	226 FPS
1440p
low	459 FPS	299 FPS
medium	367 FPS	254 FPS
high	306 FPS	208 FPS
ultra	229 FPS	170 FPS
4K
low	306 FPS	170 FPS
medium	245 FPS	133 FPS
high	204 FPS	123 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	102 FPS

Open A10G Open GeForce GTX 1060

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce GTX 1060

A10G

The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the A10G scores 13,598 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the A10G leads by 35.1%. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	13,598+35%	10,064
Architecture	Ampere	Pascal
Process Node	8 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	9216+260%	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	31.52 TFLOPS+255%	8.873 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1710 MHz	1733 MHz+1%
ROPs	96+50%	64
TMUs	288+80%	160
L1 Cache	9 MB+857%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The A10G relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The A10G offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	24 GB+300%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	192-bit+50%
L2 Cache	6 MB+200%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.

Feature	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	0	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 7th Gen	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	NVDEC 5th Gen	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 18.2% difference. The A10G is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots.

Feature	A10G	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	150W-17%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	400W-20%
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	1-50%	2
Temp (Load)	Unknown	—
Perf/Watt	90.7+62%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 90% less ($2251 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 5.4 (A10G) vs 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 648.1% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).