GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX Vega 64 comes out dramatically faster — about 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060.
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Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX Vega 64 vs GeForce GTX 1060
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is dramatically faster, around 100% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX Vega 64 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Power & Efficiency
At 120W against 295W, the GeForce GTX 1060 is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The Radeon RX Vega 64 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX Vega 64?
The Radeon RX Vega 64 is the faster card by about 100%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Radeon RX Vega 64 better than the GeForce GTX 1060?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the Radeon RX Vega 64?
Does the Radeon RX Vega 64 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 5.0 (Vega) |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | GloFo 14nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 1,280 | 4,096✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,247 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,546 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 2048-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps✓ | 1.89 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 483.8 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon RX Vega 64 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 295 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Aug 2017 |