GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out noticeably faster — about 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
€309
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+37% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,244 MHz)
Price
€1,100
Performance
6%
VRAM
4 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+60% Stream Processors (2,048 vs 1,280)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+17% Bandwidth (224 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)

GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 570: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 570

The GeForce GTX 1060 is noticeably faster, around 17% ahead of the Radeon RX 570. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $309 EUR, $791 EUR less than the Radeon RX 570 at $1,100 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 315%. The Radeon RX 570 still sits about $931 EUR above its $169 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

At 120W against 150W, 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 GeForce GTX 1060 carries 6GB versus 4GB on the Radeon RX 570. 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 570 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 570?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 570 if you find it at a steep discount.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1060 better than the Radeon RX 570?

The GeForce GTX 1060 is noticeably faster, roughly 17% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the Radeon RX 570?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the Radeon RX 570 worth the extra $791 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1060 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 6GB (vs 4GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 570
ArchitecturePascalGCN 4.0 (Polaris)
Process NodeTSMC 16nmGloFo 14nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors)1,2802,048

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 570
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,168 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz1,244 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 570
VRAM Capacity6 GB4 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps7 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s224 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 570
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W150 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Apr 2017