GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon HD 7850
When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon HD 7850, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon HD 7850 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Radeon HD 7850
Power consumption (TDP)
120 Watt
225 Watt
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors
1x 6-pin
1x 6-pin
Memory type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount
3 GB
2 GB
Display Connectors
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort
1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 2x mini-DisplayPort
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Radeon HD 7850 has 87% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 7850.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 7850 - with GCN 1.0.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7850 - by 28 nm process technology.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 40 mm longer, than Radeon HD 7850.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 6808 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7850.
Game benchmarks
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
Battlefield 5
Call of Duty: Warzone
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Cyberpunk 2077
Dota 2
Far Cry 5
Fortnite
Forza Horizon 4
Grand Theft Auto V
Metro Exodus
Minecraft
PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS
Red Dead Redemption 2
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
World of Tanks
high / 1080p
50−55
18−20
ultra / 1080p
30−35
10−12
QHD / 1440p
24−27
5−6
4K / 2160p
14−16
4−5
low / 720p
75−80
35−40
medium / 1080p
60−65
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 158% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
75−80
30−33
ultra / 1080p
70−75
24−27
QHD / 1440p
50−55
10−11
4K / 2160p
27−30
7−8
low / 720p
130−140
60−65
medium / 1080p
85−90
30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Battlefield 5 is 167% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
45−50
50−55
QHD / 1440p
45−50
0−1
The average gaming FPS of Radeon HD 7850 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
low / 768p
250−260
220−230
medium / 768p
230−240
190−200
ultra / 1080p
−
110−120
QHD / 1440p
150−160
80−85
4K / 2160p
100−110
40−45
high / 768p
220−230
160−170
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 37% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
70−75
60−65
ultra / 1080p
−
45−50
medium / 1080p
50−55
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
medium / 768p
110−120
100−110
ultra / 1080p
110−120
75−80
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Dota 2 is 19% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
60−65
21−24
ultra / 1080p
60−65
21−24
QHD / 1440p
40−45
18−20
4K / 2160p
21−24
7−8
low / 720p
100−110
50−55
medium / 1080p
65−70
24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Far Cry 5 is 150% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
90−95
30−35
ultra / 1080p
70−75
21−24
QHD / 1440p
45−50
14−16
4K / 2160p
21−24
−
low / 720p
220−230
110−120
medium / 1080p
140−150
65−70
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Fortnite is 132% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
85−90
30−35
ultra / 1080p
65−70
24−27
QHD / 1440p
45−50
12−14
4K / 2160p
30−35
12−14
low / 720p
130−140
65−70
medium / 1080p
90−95
35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 148% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
160−170
100−105
medium / 768p
150−160
90−95
high / 1080p
95−100
35−40
ultra / 1080p
45−50
14−16
QHD / 1440p
40−45
6−7
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 102% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
35−40
12−14
ultra / 1080p
30−35
9−10
QHD / 1440p
24−27
−
4K / 2160p
14−16
2−3
low / 720p
90−95
35−40
medium / 1080p
50−55
16−18
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Metro Exodus is 206% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
120−130
110−120
medium / 1080p
−
110−120
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
75−80
−
ultra / 1080p
55−60
14−16
4K / 2160p
18−20
−
low / 720p
120−130
65−70
medium / 1080p
85−90
18−20
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 172% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
high / 1080p
35−40
14−16
ultra / 1080p
21−24
10−11
QHD / 1440p
16−18
1−2
4K / 2160p
10−11
0−1
low / 720p
90−95
35−40
medium / 1080p
55−60
20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 164% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
180−190
70−75
medium / 768p
120−130
40−45
high / 1080p
70−75
24−27
ultra / 1080p
40−45
12−14
4K / 2160p
24−27
7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 181% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
low / 768p
120−130
90−95
medium / 768p
−
60−65
ultra / 1080p
65−70
40−45
high / 768p
−
55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in World of Tanks is 43% more, than Radeon HD 7850.
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB
Radeon HD 7850
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 1.0
Code name
GP106
Pitcairn
Type
Desktop
Desktop
Release date
18 August 2016
5 March 2012
Pipelines
1152
1024
Core clock speed
1506 MHz
Boost Clock
1708 MHz
1000 MHz
Transistor count
4,400 million
2,800 million
Manufacturing process technology
16 nm
28 nm
Texture fill rate
123.0
55.04
Floating-point performance
3,935 gflops
1,761 gflops
Length
250 mm
210 mm
Memory bus width
192 Bit
256 Bit
Memory clock speed
8008 MHz
1200 MHz
Memory bandwidth
192.2 GB/s
153.6 GB/s
DirectX
12 (12_1)
Shader Model
6.4
5.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
OpenCL
1.2
1.2
Vulkan
+
CUDA
6.1
FreeSync
+
Bus support
PCIe 2.1 x16
HDMI
+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)
249 Mh/s
Eyefinity
+
Design
reference
CrossFire
+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)
19 Mh/s
12.5 Mh/s
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