Radeon RX 7600 XT vs GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and Radeon RX 7600 XT, covering specs and all relevant benchmarks.
7600 XT outperforms 1060 6 GB by an impressive 68% based on our aggregate benchmark results.
Contents
Primary details
GPU architecture, market segment, value for money and other general parameters compared.
| Place in the ranking | 255 | 108 |
| Place by popularity | 8 | 57 |
| Cost-effectiveness evaluation | 14.27 | 74.14 |
| Power efficiency | 15.59 | 16.54 |
| Architecture | Pascal (2016−2021) | RDNA 3.0 (2022−2025) |
| GPU code name | GP106 | Navi 33 |
| Market segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release date | 19 July 2016 (9 years ago) | 8 January 2024 (1 year ago) |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $299 | $329 |
Cost-effectiveness evaluation
The higher the ratio, the better. We use the manufacturer's recommended prices.
RX 7600 XT has 420% better value for money than GTX 1060 6 GB.
Performance to price scatter graph
Detailed specifications
General parameters such as number of shaders, GPU core base clock and boost clock speeds, manufacturing process, texturing and calculation speed. Note that power consumption of some graphics cards can well exceed their nominal TDP, especially when overclocked.
| Pipelines / CUDA cores | 1280 | 2048 |
| Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 1980 MHz |
| Boost clock speed | 1709 MHz | 2755 MHz |
| Number of transistors | 4,400 million | 13,300 million |
| Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 190 Watt |
| Texture fill rate | 136.7 | 352.6 |
| Floating-point processing power | 4.375 TFLOPS | 22.57 TFLOPS |
| ROPs | 48 | 64 |
| TMUs | 80 | 128 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | no data | 32 |
| L0 Cache | no data | 512 KB |
| L1 Cache | 480 KB | 512 KB |
| L2 Cache | 1536 KB | 2 MB |
| L3 Cache | no data | 32 MB |
Form factor & compatibility
Information on compatibility with other computer components. Useful when choosing a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. For desktop graphics cards it's interface and bus (motherboard compatibility), additional power connectors (power supply compatibility).
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| Length | 250 mm | 204 mm |
| Width | 2-slot | 2-slot |
| Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
VRAM capacity and type
Parameters of VRAM installed: its type, size, bus, clock and resulting bandwidth. Integrated GPUs have no dedicated video RAM and use a shared part of system RAM.
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory bus width | 192 Bit | 128 Bit |
| Memory clock speed | 2002 MHz | 2250 MHz |
| Memory bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 288.0 GB/s |
| Shared memory | - | - |
| Resizable BAR | - | + |
Connectivity and outputs
This section shows the types and number of video connectors on each GPU. The data applies specifically to desktop reference models (for example, NVIDIA’s Founders Edition). OEM partners often modify both the number and types of ports. On notebook GPUs, video‐output options are determined by the laptop’s design rather than the graphics chip itself.
| Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | 1x HDMI 2.1a, 3x DisplayPort 2.1 |
| HDMI | + | + |
| G-SYNC support | + | - |
Supported technologies
Supported technological solutions. This information will prove useful if you need some particular technology for your purposes.
| VR Ready | + | no data |
API and SDK support
List of supported 3D and general-purpose computing APIs, including their specific versions.
| DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 Ultimate (12_2) |
| Shader Model | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| OpenCL | 1.2 | 2.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.2.131 | 1.3 |
| CUDA | 6.1 | - |
Synthetic benchmarks
Non-gaming benchmark results comparison. The combined score is measured on a 0-100 point scale.
Combined synthetic benchmark score
This is our combined benchmark score.
Passmark
This is the most ubiquitous GPU benchmark. It gives the graphics card a thorough evaluation under various types of load, providing four separate benchmarks for Direct3D versions 9, 10, 11 and 12 (the last being done in 4K resolution if possible), and few more tests engaging DirectCompute capabilities.
Gaming performance
Let's see how good the compared graphics cards are for gaming. Particular gaming benchmark results are measured in FPS.
Average FPS across all PC games
Here are the average frames per second in a large set of popular games across different resolutions:
| Full HD | 92
−63%
| 150−160
+63%
|
| 1440p | 49
−63.3%
| 80−85
+63.3%
|
| 4K | 32
−56.3%
| 50−55
+56.3%
|
Cost per frame, $
| 1080p | 3.25
−48.2%
| 2.19
+48.2%
|
| 1440p | 6.10
−48.4%
| 4.11
+48.4%
|
| 4K | 9.34
−42%
| 6.58
+42%
|
- RX 7600 XT has 48% lower cost per frame in 1080p
- RX 7600 XT has 48% lower cost per frame in 1440p
- RX 7600 XT has 42% lower cost per frame in 4K
FPS performance in popular games
Full HD
Low
| Counter-Strike 2 | 140−150
−63.1%
|
230−240
+63.1%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
−63.6%
|
90−95
+63.6%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 50−55
−66.7%
|
85−90
+66.7%
|
Full HD
Medium
| Battlefield 5 | 106
−60.4%
|
170−180
+60.4%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 140−150
−63.1%
|
230−240
+63.1%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
−63.6%
|
90−95
+63.6%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 82
−58.5%
|
130−140
+58.5%
|
| Fortnite | 246
−62.6%
|
400−450
+62.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 100
−60%
|
160−170
+60%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 75−80
−64.6%
|
130−140
+64.6%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 50−55
−66.7%
|
85−90
+66.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 89
−57.3%
|
140−150
+57.3%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
−64.7%
|
280−290
+64.7%
|
Full HD
High
| Battlefield 5 | 86
−62.8%
|
140−150
+62.8%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 140−150
−63.1%
|
230−240
+63.1%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 260−270
−53.3%
|
400−450
+53.3%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
−63.6%
|
90−95
+63.6%
|
| Dota 2 | 120−130
−61.3%
|
200−210
+61.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 75
−60%
|
120−130
+60%
|
| Fortnite | 117
−62.4%
|
190−200
+62.4%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 93
−61.3%
|
150−160
+61.3%
|
| Forza Horizon 5 | 75−80
−64.6%
|
130−140
+64.6%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 90−95
−66.7%
|
150−160
+66.7%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 50−55
−66.7%
|
85−90
+66.7%
|
| Metro Exodus | 43
−62.8%
|
70−75
+62.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 78
−66.7%
|
130−140
+66.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 76
−57.9%
|
120−130
+57.9%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
−64.7%
|
280−290
+64.7%
|
Full HD
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 78
−66.7%
|
130−140
+66.7%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 55−60
−63.6%
|
90−95
+63.6%
|
| Dota 2 | 120−130
−61.3%
|
200−210
+61.3%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 70
−57.1%
|
110−120
+57.1%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 73
−64.4%
|
120−130
+64.4%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 50−55
−66.7%
|
85−90
+66.7%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 53
−60.4%
|
85−90
+60.4%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 44
−59.1%
|
70−75
+59.1%
|
| Valorant | 170−180
−64.7%
|
280−290
+64.7%
|
Full HD
Epic
| Fortnite | 91
−64.8%
|
150−160
+64.8%
|
1440p
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 50−55
−66.7%
|
90−95
+66.7%
|
| Counter-Strike: Global Offensive | 170−180
−63.8%
|
290−300
+63.8%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 45−50
−63%
|
75−80
+63%
|
| Metro Exodus | 26
−53.8%
|
40−45
+53.8%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 170−180
−65.7%
|
290−300
+65.7%
|
| Valorant | 200−210
−44.9%
|
300−310
+44.9%
|
1440p
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 58
−63.8%
|
95−100
+63.8%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 24−27
−60%
|
40−45
+60%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 47
−59.6%
|
75−80
+59.6%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 57
−66.7%
|
95−100
+66.7%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 27−30
−60.7%
|
45−50
+60.7%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 40−45
−58.5%
|
65−70
+58.5%
|
1440p
Epic
| Fortnite | 54
−66.7%
|
90−95
+66.7%
|
4K
High
| Counter-Strike 2 | 24−27
−60%
|
40−45
+60%
|
| Grand Theft Auto V | 45−50
−59.6%
|
75−80
+59.6%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 16−18
−50%
|
24−27
+50%
|
| Metro Exodus | 16
−50%
|
24−27
+50%
|
| The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt | 29
−55.2%
|
45−50
+55.2%
|
| Valorant | 140−150
−63.3%
|
240−250
+63.3%
|
4K
Ultra
| Battlefield 5 | 31
−61.3%
|
50−55
+61.3%
|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 24−27
−60%
|
40−45
+60%
|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 10−12
−63.6%
|
18−20
+63.6%
|
| Dota 2 | 80−85
−60.5%
|
130−140
+60.5%
|
| Far Cry 5 | 23
−52.2%
|
35−40
+52.2%
|
| Forza Horizon 4 | 38
−57.9%
|
60−65
+57.9%
|
| Hogwarts Legacy | 16−18
−50%
|
24−27
+50%
|
| PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS | 19
−57.9%
|
30−33
+57.9%
|
4K
Epic
| Fortnite | 26
−53.8%
|
40−45
+53.8%
|
This is how GTX 1060 6 GB and RX 7600 XT compete in popular games:
- RX 7600 XT is 63% faster in 1080p
- RX 7600 XT is 63% faster in 1440p
- RX 7600 XT is 56% faster in 4K
Pros & cons summary
| Performance score | 23.19 | 38.94 |
| Recency | 19 July 2016 | 8 January 2024 |
| Maximum RAM amount | 6 GB | 16 GB |
| Chip lithography | 16 nm | 6 nm |
| Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 190 Watt |
GTX 1060 6 GB has 58.3% lower power consumption.
RX 7600 XT, on the other hand, has a 67.9% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 7 years, a 166.7% higher maximum VRAM amount, and a 166.7% more advanced lithography process.
The Radeon RX 7600 XT is our recommended choice as it beats the GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in performance tests.
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