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 (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 175W, a 95W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX590 GME across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅26.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌118.8% higher power demand at 175W vs 80W.

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

2016

Radeon RX590 GME

2018

Why buy it

✅Draws 80W instead of 175W, a 95W reduction.

Why buy it

✅26.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 48.3 vs 0 G3D/$ ($173 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel): it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX590 GME across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 48.3 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $173 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 8 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.
❌118.8% higher power demand at 175W vs 80W.

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX590 GME better than GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)?

Yes. Radeon RX590 GME is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 26.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data, 2.3% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 4 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2018 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 RX590 GME is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2018 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 12nm process instead of 16nm. 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?

Radeon RX590 GME is the smarter buy today, but it is not as lopsided as a simple winner label makes it sound. Radeon RX590 GME is priced in an unclear MSRP range at $173 MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting 26.6% more estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 2.3% higher G3D Mark. It also leads G3D-per-dollar by 100+%. That is why the better overall card still comes out as the smarter buy today, not just the faster one.

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

Yes. GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is still a strong modern gaming GPU: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. It remains a good buy when you can get it meaningfully cheaper than the alternative around an unclear MSRP, even if Radeon RX590 GME is still the cleaner recommendation on overall value today.

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 (móvel) Benchmark Check

Radeon RX590 GME Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	96 FPS	139 FPS
medium	85 FPS	124 FPS
high	72 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	93 FPS
1440p
low	89 FPS	122 FPS
medium	75 FPS	100 FPS
high	63 FPS	84 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	76 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	71 FPS
medium	40 FPS	60 FPS
high	29 FPS	46 FPS
ultra	25 FPS	40 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	188 FPS	209 FPS
medium	158 FPS	179 FPS
high	130 FPS	145 FPS
ultra	93 FPS	115 FPS
1440p
low	125 FPS	143 FPS
medium	99 FPS	118 FPS
high	79 FPS	97 FPS
ultra	60 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	54 FPS	81 FPS
medium	44 FPS	69 FPS
high	42 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	364 FPS	376 FPS
medium	294 FPS	301 FPS
high	235 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	184 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	269 FPS	282 FPS
medium	220 FPS	225 FPS
high	184 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	138 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	172 FPS	188 FPS
medium	147 FPS	150 FPS
high	103 FPS	125 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	94 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
1080p
low	252 FPS	376 FPS
medium	201 FPS	301 FPS
high	182 FPS	250 FPS
ultra	159 FPS	188 FPS
1440p
low	195 FPS	282 FPS
medium	152 FPS	225 FPS
high	134 FPS	188 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	141 FPS
4K
low	97 FPS	176 FPS
medium	73 FPS	138 FPS
high	65 FPS	122 FPS
ultra	52 FPS	94 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) and Radeon RX590 GME

GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 15 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1708 MHz. It has 1280 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,160 points. Launch price was $237.11.

Radeon RX590 GME

The Radeon RX590 GME is manufactured by AMD. It was released in November 15 2018. It features the GCN 4.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1469 MHz to 1545 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 8,349 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) scores 8,160 and the Radeon RX590 GME reaches 8,349 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX590 GME uses GCN 4.0, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,280 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX590 GME). Raw compute: 4.275 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 7.119 TFLOPS (Radeon RX590 GME). Boost clocks: 1708 MHz vs 1545 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
G3D Mark Score	8,160	8,349+2%
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 4.0
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1280	2304+80%
Compute (TFLOPS)	4.275 TFLOPS	7.119 TFLOPS+67%
Boost Clock	1708 MHz+11%	1545 MHz
ROPs	48+50%	32
TMUs	80	144+80%
L1 Cache	480 KB	576 KB+20%
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX590 GME relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
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 (móvel) comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX590 GME has 8 GB. The Radeon RX590 GME offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 192-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 1.5 MB (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 2 MB (Radeon RX590 GME) — the Radeon RX590 GME has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
VRAM Capacity	4 GB	8 GB+100%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Bus Width	192-bit+50%	128-bit
L2 Cache	1.5 MB	2 MB+33%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX590 GME). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs VCE 3.4 (Radeon RX590 GME). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP8 vs UVD 6.3. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon RX590 GME).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	VCE 3.4
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP8	UVD 6.3
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) draws 80W versus the Radeon RX590 GME's 175W — a 74.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)) vs 500W (Radeon RX590 GME). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 241mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)	Radeon RX590 GME
TDP	80W-54%	175W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	0mm	241mm
Height	0mm	111mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	102.0+114%	47.7