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

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,984).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅+58.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Radeon RX 7800M

2024

Why buy it

✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Why buy it

✅+58.8% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (12 GB vs 6 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 3.0 on 5nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (10,064 vs 15,984).
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 12 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 7800M better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. Radeon RX 7800M is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 15,984 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 7800M is a 2024 card with FSR 3 + AFMF, 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?

Radeon RX 7800M is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2016, 58.8% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 12 GB instead of 6 GB, and better upscaling support with FSR 3 (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation + AFMF (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack. 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?

Radeon RX 7800M is the smarter buy by a wide margin. Radeon RX 7800M is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 58.8% 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 RX 7800M Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	117 FPS	215 FPS
medium	105 FPS	196 FPS
high	91 FPS	172 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	133 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	180 FPS
medium	87 FPS	147 FPS
high	76 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	102 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	94 FPS
medium	49 FPS	78 FPS
high	41 FPS	59 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	51 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 7800M

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	216 FPS	452 FPS
medium	181 FPS	384 FPS
high	148 FPS	313 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	276 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	344 FPS
medium	107 FPS	286 FPS
high	87 FPS	230 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	191 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	169 FPS
medium	51 FPS	141 FPS
high	49 FPS	116 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	92 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 7800M

Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	453 FPS	719 FPS
medium	362 FPS	575 FPS
high	302 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	539 FPS
medium	272 FPS	432 FPS
high	226 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	360 FPS
medium	181 FPS	288 FPS
high	151 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	180 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 7800M

League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
1080p
low	358 FPS	687 FPS
medium	302 FPS	575 FPS
high	260 FPS	480 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	360 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	525 FPS
medium	254 FPS	432 FPS
high	208 FPS	360 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	270 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	360 FPS
medium	133 FPS	288 FPS
high	123 FPS	240 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	180 FPS

Open GeForce GTX 1060 Open Radeon RX 7800M

Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 7800M

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 RX 7800M

The Radeon RX 7800M is manufactured by AMD. It was released in September 11 2024. It features the RDNA 3.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2335 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 15,984 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 15,984 — the Radeon RX 7800M leads by 58.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 7800M uses RDNA 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 3,840 (Radeon RX 7800M). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 35.87 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 7800M). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2335 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
G3D Mark Score	10,064	15,984+59%
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	5 nm
Shading Units	2560	3840+50%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	35.87 TFLOPS+304%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	2335 MHz+35%
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	160	240+50%
L1 Cache	960 KB+25%	768 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M is support for FSR Frame Generation + AFMF. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.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 RX 7800M relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR 3
Frame Generation	Not Supported	FSR Frame Generation + AFMF
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 RX 7800M has 12 GB. The Radeon RX 7800M offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 432 GB/s (Radeon RX 7800M) — a 125% advantage for the Radeon RX 7800M. Bus width: 192-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 7800M) — the Radeon RX 7800M has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	12 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	432 GB/s+125%
Bus Width	192-bit	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.2 (Radeon RX 7800M). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 3.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
DirectX	12	12.2+2%
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4+33%	3

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs VCN 4.0 (Radeon RX 7800M). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs VCN 4.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon RX 7800M).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	Radeon RX 7800M
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	VCN 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	VCN 4.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 7800M's 180W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 7800M is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (Radeon RX 7800M). Power connectors: 6-pin vs Mobile. Card length: 173mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.