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 $300 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 133.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 17.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 275W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 195mm, a 22mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon R9 Fury

2015

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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120.5% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌52.8% higher power demand at 275W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon R9 Fury

2015

Why buy it

✅Costs $300 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅Delivers 133.1% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 17.3 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $549 MSRP).
✅50% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Draws 180W instead of 275W, a 95W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 195mm, a 22mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌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 4 GB vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2015-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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120.5% HIGHER MSRP
$549 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 17.3 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($549 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌52.8% higher power demand at 275W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1060 better than Radeon R9 Fury?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 10,064 vs 9,521 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1060 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (180W vs 275W).

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

GeForce GTX 1060 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2016 generation instead of 2015, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of 4 GB, the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling, and a 16nm process instead of 28nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

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

GeForce GTX 1060 can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $249 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1060 is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1060 is about $300 cheaper on MSRP at $249 MSRP versus $549 MSRP, and you are getting 5.7% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $249 MSRP gets you newer hardware, lower power draw (180W vs 275W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon R9 Fury still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon R9 Fury is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $549 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1060 is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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 R9 Fury Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
1080p
low	117 FPS	117 FPS
medium	105 FPS	104 FPS
high	91 FPS	85 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	52 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	98 FPS
medium	87 FPS	86 FPS
high	76 FPS	63 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	38 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	34 FPS
medium	49 FPS	31 FPS
high	41 FPS	23 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	20 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon R9 Fury

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
1080p
low	216 FPS	261 FPS
medium	181 FPS	219 FPS
high	148 FPS	173 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	143 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	186 FPS
medium	107 FPS	151 FPS
high	87 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	98 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	101 FPS
medium	51 FPS	81 FPS
high	49 FPS	65 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	49 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon R9 Fury

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
1080p
low	453 FPS	428 FPS
medium	362 FPS	343 FPS
high	302 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	214 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	321 FPS
medium	272 FPS	257 FPS
high	226 FPS	214 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	161 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	214 FPS
medium	181 FPS	171 FPS
high	151 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	107 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon R9 Fury

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
1080p
low	358 FPS	197 FPS
medium	302 FPS	164 FPS
high	260 FPS	148 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	117 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	137 FPS
medium	254 FPS	118 FPS
high	208 FPS	107 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	82 FPS
medium	133 FPS	68 FPS
high	123 FPS	56 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	42 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon R9 Fury

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon R9 Fury

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 R9 Fury

The Radeon R9 Fury is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 10 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1000 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,521 points. Launch price was $549.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon R9 Fury's 9,521 — the GeForce GTX 1060 leads by 5.7%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 Fury uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,584 (Radeon R9 Fury). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 7.168 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1000 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
G3D Mark Score	10,064+6%	9,521
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2560	3584+40%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+24%	7.168 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+73%	1000 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	224+40%
L1 Cache	960 KB+7%	896 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	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 Radeon R9 Fury relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
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 R9 Fury has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1060 offers 50% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury) — a 166.7% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury. Bus width: 192-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
VRAM Capacity	6 GB+50%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	512 GB/s+167%
Bus Width	192-bit	4096-bit+2033%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
DirectX	12	12.0
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.5+2%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCE 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	UVD 6.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon R9 Fury's 275W — a 41.8% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 195mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon R9 Fury
TDP	180W-35%	275W
Recommended PSU	400W-33%	600W
Power Connector	6-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	173mm	195mm
Height	111mm	115mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	65°C
Perf/Watt	55.9+62%	34.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the Radeon R9 Fury launched at $549. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 54.6% less ($300 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 17.3 (Radeon R9 Fury) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 133.5% better value. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).