GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Radeon HD 6850 X2
When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Radeon HD 6850 X2, 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 5 GB and Radeon HD 6850 X2 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB
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Radeon HD 6850 X2
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Main Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
Power consumption (TDP) | 120 Watt | 254 Watt |
Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 2.0 x16 |
Supplementary power connectors | 1x 6-pin | 2x 8-pin |
Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Maximum RAM amount | 5 GB | 2 GB |
Display Connectors | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort | 2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort |
- Radeon HD 6850 X2 has 111% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 uses PCIe 2.0 x16 interface.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 3 GB more memory, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
- Both cards are used in Desktops.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - with TeraScale 2.
- Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 706 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
- GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 6850 X2 - by 40 nm process technology.
- Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 3808 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 6850 X2.
Game benchmarks
high / 1080p | 21−24 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 12−14 | 7−8 |
QHD / 1440p | 7−8 | 2−3 |
4K / 2160p | 5−6 | − |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 27−30 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 69% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 12−14 | 4−5 |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | − |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Battlefield 5 is 56% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 50−55 | 45−50 |
QHD / 1440p | 0−1 | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 230−240 | 190−200 |
medium / 768p | 200−210 | 160−170 |
ultra / 1080p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
QHD / 1440p | 95−100 | 45−50 |
4K / 2160p | 50−55 | 30−33 |
high / 768p | 170−180 | 120−130 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 37% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 35−40 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 21% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 85−90 |
ultra / 1080p | 80−85 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Dota 2 is 28% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 20−22 | − |
4K / 2160p | 8−9 | 5−6 |
low / 720p | 55−60 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Far Cry 5 is 70% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 30−35 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 16−18 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 85−90 |
medium / 1080p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Fortnite is 44% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
QHD / 1440p | 14−16 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | − |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 62% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 100−110 | 75−80 |
medium / 768p | 95−100 | 65−70 |
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
ultra / 1080p | 16−18 | 10−11 |
QHD / 1440p | 8−9 | 1−2 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 50% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 12−14 | 8−9 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−12 | 6−7 |
QHD / 1440p | 10−11 | − |
4K / 2160p | 3−4 | 2−3 |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 10−12 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Metro Exodus is 70% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 95−100 |
medium / 1080p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Minecraft is 14% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | − | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 16−18 |
low / 720p | 70−75 | 50−55 |
medium / 1080p | 18−20 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 16% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
high / 1080p | 16−18 | 12−14 |
ultra / 1080p | 10−11 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 2−3 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 1−2 | − |
low / 720p | 40−45 | 24−27 |
medium / 1080p | 21−24 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 53% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 75−80 | 45−50 |
medium / 768p | 45−50 | 27−30 |
high / 1080p | 27−30 | 16−18 |
ultra / 1080p | 14−16 | 9−10 |
4K / 2160p | 9−10 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 59% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. | ||
low / 768p | 90−95 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 60−65 | 55−60 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 30−35 |
high / 768p | 55−60 | 50−55 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in World of Tanks is 5% more, than Radeon HD 6850 X2. |
Full Specs
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB | Radeon HD 6850 X2 | |
Architecture | Pascal | TeraScale 2 |
Code name | GP106 | Barts |
Type | Desktop | Desktop |
Release date | 26 December 2017 | 19 September 2011 |
Pipelines | 1280 | 960 |
Core clock speed | 1506 MHz | 800 MHz |
Boost Clock | 1709 MHz | |
Transistor count | 4,400 million | 1,700 million |
Manufacturing process technology | 16 nm | 40 nm |
Texture fill rate | 136.7 | 38.40 |
Floating-point performance | 4,375 gflops | 2x 1,536.0 gflops |
Length | 250 mm | |
Memory bus width | 160 Bit | 256 Bit |
Memory clock speed | 8008 MHz | 4200 MHz |
Memory bandwidth | 160.2 GB/s | 134.4 GB/s |
DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 11.2 (11_0) |
Shader Model | 6.4 | 5.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.4 |
OpenCL | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Vulkan | 1.2.131 | N/A |
CUDA | 6.1 | |
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