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.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 469.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Draws 180W instead of 475W, a 295W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,597).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅+55% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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783.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌163.9% higher power demand at 475W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon Pro Vega II

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $1,950 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅Delivers 469.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 7.1 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $2,199 MSRP).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅Draws 180W instead of 475W, a 295W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅+55% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.1 on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,597).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2019-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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783.1% HIGHER MSRP
$2,199 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 7.1 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($2,199 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌163.9% higher power demand at 475W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon Pro Vega II better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon Pro Vega II is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 55% higher PassMark G3D performance. It also comes from 2019 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

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

Radeon Pro Vega II is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, 55.0% more raw performance headroom, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 16nm. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

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

Radeon Pro Vega II is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon Pro Vega II is about 783.1% more expensive on MSRP at $2,199 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 55.0% 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.

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Radeon Pro Vega II Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	117 FPS	145 FPS
medium	105 FPS	135 FPS
high	91 FPS	115 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	88 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	128 FPS
medium	87 FPS	109 FPS
high	76 FPS	93 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	73 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	60 FPS
medium	49 FPS	53 FPS
high	41 FPS	44 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	39 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	216 FPS	396 FPS
medium	181 FPS	333 FPS
high	148 FPS	263 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	215 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	253 FPS
medium	107 FPS	216 FPS
high	87 FPS	179 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	146 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	118 FPS
medium	51 FPS	98 FPS
high	49 FPS	81 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	64 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	453 FPS	687 FPS
medium	362 FPS	561 FPS
high	302 FPS	468 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	351 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	520 FPS
medium	272 FPS	421 FPS
high	226 FPS	351 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	263 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	315 FPS
medium	181 FPS	270 FPS
high	151 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	174 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
1080p
low	358 FPS	387 FPS
medium	302 FPS	323 FPS
high	260 FPS	284 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	245 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	292 FPS
medium	254 FPS	246 FPS
high	208 FPS	207 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	180 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	172 FPS
medium	133 FPS	153 FPS
high	123 FPS	133 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	111 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon Pro Vega II

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.

Radeon Pro Vega II

The Radeon Pro Vega II is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 3 2019. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1574 MHz to 1720 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 475W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,597 points. Launch price was $2,199.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 15,597 — the Radeon Pro Vega II leads by 55%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro Vega II uses GCN 5.1, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 14.09 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega II). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1720 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,597+55%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.1
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2560	4096+60%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	14.09 TFLOPS+59%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1720 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	256+60%
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	1 MB+6%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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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 Radeon Pro Vega II relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro Vega II has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 864 GB/s (Radeon Pro Vega II) — a 350% advantage for the Radeon Pro Vega II. Bus width: 192-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the Radeon Pro Vega II has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	864 GB/s+350%
Bus Width	192-bit	384-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	6+50%

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega II).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 4.1
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 7.2
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon Pro Vega II's 475W — a 90.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1W (Radeon Pro Vega II). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Integrated. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon Pro Vega II
TDP	180W-62%	475W
Recommended PSU	400W	1W-100%
Power Connector	6-pin	Integrated
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	120mm
Slots	2-50%	4
Temp (Load)	—	85°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+70%	32.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon Pro Vega II launched at $2199. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 88.7% less ($1950 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.1 (Radeon Pro Vega II) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 469% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega II is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).