Compare / GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 6500 XT
GTX 1060 vs RX 6500 XT: which is better?
GeForce GTX 1060 is about 6% faster than Radeon RX 6500 XT in games (1080p · high settings · Ryzen 5 7600). GeForce GTX 1060 offers better value for money.
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Faster: GeForce GTX 1060Cheaper: GeForce GTX 1060Value: GeForce GTX 1060
Head to head
7%
Gaming performance
6%
29/100
Part score
28/100
102 FPS
Average FPS
96 FPS
≈ $112 (used)
Approx. price
≈ $208 (used)
100/100
Value for money
50/100
Specifications
| GeForce GTX 1060 | Radeon RX 6500 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Video memory (VRAM) | 3 / 6 GB | 4 / 8 GB |
| Board power | 120 W | 107 W |
| Recommended PSU | ≥ 450 W | ≥ 450 W |
| AI upscaling | FSR | FSR 3 |
| Ray tracing | No | Yes |
| Release year | 2016 | 2022 |
GeForce GTX 1060: 3 / 6 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
Radeon RX 6500 XT: 4 / 8 GB of video memory can run short in new games (Cyberpunk 2077, Warzone) with high textures and at 1440p; you may need to drop textures a notch.
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Estimated FPS in games
GeForce GTX 1060Radeon RX 6500 XT
102average FPS
96average FPS