GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB vs Radeon R9 M470X

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB and Radeon R9 M470X, 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 6 GB and Radeon R9 M470X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB

Radeon R9 M470X is a Laptop Graphics Card

Note: Radeon R9 M470X 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 R9 M470X here:

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Radeon R9 M470X
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 6.144 MB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort No outputs
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  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB has 2 GB more memory, than Radeon R9 M470X.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is used in Desktops, and Radeon R9 M470X - in Laptops.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 M470X - with GCN 2.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 406 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M470X.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 M470X - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB is 2000 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 M470X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 16−18
ultra / 1080p 35−40 10−11
QHD / 1440p 27−30 4−5
4K / 2160p 16−18
low / 720p 80−85 35−40
medium / 1080p 60−65 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 188% more, than Radeon R9 M470X.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB Radeon R9 M470X
Architecture Pascal GCN 2
Code name GP106 Emerald
Type Desktop Laptop
Release date 19 July 2016 14 May 2016
Pipelines 1280 896
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1100 MHz
Boost Clock 1708 MHz 1100 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 2,080 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 61.60
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops 1,971 gflops
Length 250 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 8000 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 96 GB/s
Shared memory - -
G-SYNC support +
VR Ready +
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.3
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
G-SYNC +
Laptop size large
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