GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon RX Vega M GL 870
When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870, 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 RX Vega M GL 870 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
![](/media/cache/bb/f0/bbf05b18eec64a41f610ade4f5d3f426.jpg)
Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is a Laptop Graphics Card
Note: Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 is only used in laptop graphics. It has lower GPU clock speed compared to the desktop variant, which results in lower power consumption, but also 10-30% lower gaming performance. Check available laptop models with Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 here:
Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB | Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | |
Memory type | GDDR5 | HBM2 |
Maximum RAM amount | 3 GB | 4 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | |
Check Price |
- Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 has 1 GB more memory, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is used in Desktops, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - in Laptops.
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - with Vega.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 575 MHz higher, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870.
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 - by 14 nm process technology.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 10−11 |
low / 720p | 75−80 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
low / 720p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Battlefield 5 is 38% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 250−260 |
medium / 768p | 230−240 | 220−230 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 180−190 |
QHD / 1440p | 150−160 | 110−120 |
4K / 2160p | 100−110 | 70−75 |
high / 768p | 220−230 | 210−220 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 10% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 120−130 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 110−120 |
ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Dota 2 is 2% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
high / 1080p | 60−65 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 40−45 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 80−85 |
medium / 1080p | 65−70 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Far Cry 5 is 39% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
high / 1080p | 90−95 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 27−30 |
low / 720p | 220−230 | 180−190 |
medium / 1080p | 140−150 | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Fortnite is 29% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
high / 1080p | 85−90 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
4K / 2160p | 30−35 | 24−27 |
low / 720p | 130−140 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 37% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 140−150 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 120−130 |
high / 1080p | 95−100 | 70−75 |
ultra / 1080p | 45−50 | 30−35 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 27% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 20−22 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 8−9 |
low / 720p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Metro Exodus is 50% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 130−140 |
medium / 1080p | − | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 in Minecraft is 8% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB. | ||
high / 1080p | 75−80 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 55−60 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
medium / 1080p | 85−90 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 95% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 21−24 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 10−11 | 7−8 |
low / 720p | 90−95 | 65−70 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 35−40 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 44% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 180−190 | 130−140 |
medium / 768p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
4K / 2160p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 45% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 50−55 |
high / 768p | − | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in World of Tanks is 33% more, than Radeon RX Vega M GL 870. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB | Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 | |
Architecture | Pascal | Vega |
Code name | GP106 | Vega Kaby Lake-G |
Type | Desktop | Laptop |
Release date | 18 August 2016 | 7 January 2018 |
Pipelines | 1152 | 1280 |
Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 931 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1708 MHz | 1011 MHz |
Transistor count | 4,400 million | |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 14 nm |
Texture fill rate | 123.0 | |
Floating-point performance | 3,935 gflops | |
Length | 250 mm | |
Memory bus width | 192 Bit | |
Memory clock speed | 8008 MHz | |
Memory bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | |
Shared memory | - | |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | DirectX 12_1 |
Shader Model | 6.4 | |
OpenGL | 4.6 | |
OpenCL | 1.2 | |
Vulkan | + | |
CUDA | 6.1 | |
Laptop size | medium sized | |
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) | 19 Mh/s | |
Check Price |
Similar compares
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon Pro 5600M
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon RX 5500 XT
- Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 vs Radeon Pro 5600M
- Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 vs Radeon RX 5500 XT
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Tesla T4
- GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon Pro 5500M
- Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 vs Tesla T4
- Radeon RX Vega M GL 870 vs Radeon Pro 5500M