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. | ||
high / 1080p | 80−85 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 24−27 |
QHD / 1440p | 55−60 | 7−8 |
4K / 2160p | 30−33 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 130−140 | 55−60 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Battlefield 5 is 200% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 45−50 | 50−55 |
high / 1080p | − | 50−55 |
QHD / 1440p | − | 0−1 |
The average gaming FPS of Radeon R9 M470X in Call of Duty: Warzone is 10% more, than GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB. | ||
low / 768p | 250−260 | 220−230 |
medium / 768p | 230−240 | 190−200 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 100−110 |
QHD / 1440p | 150−160 | 65−70 |
4K / 2160p | 100−110 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | 220−230 | 150−160 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 43% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 70−75 | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | − | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 50−55 | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 3% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
medium / 768p | 110−120 | 100−110 |
ultra / 1080p | 110−120 | 70−75 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Dota 2 is 21% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
high / 1080p | 65−70 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 18−20 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 18−20 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | 6−7 |
low / 720p | 100−110 | 45−50 |
medium / 1080p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Far Cry 5 is 181% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
high / 1080p | 95−100 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 75−80 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 45−50 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | 21−24 | − |
low / 720p | 220−230 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | 150−160 | 60−65 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Fortnite is 150% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
high / 1080p | 90−95 | 27−30 |
ultra / 1080p | 70−75 | 21−24 |
QHD / 1440p | 50−55 | 10−11 |
4K / 2160p | 35−40 | − |
low / 720p | 140−150 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 95−100 | 30−35 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 196% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 160−170 | 95−100 |
medium / 768p | 150−160 | 85−90 |
high / 1080p | 100−110 | 35−40 |
ultra / 1080p | 50−55 | 14−16 |
QHD / 1440p | 40−45 | 4−5 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 116% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
high / 1080p | 40−45 | 10−12 |
ultra / 1080p | 30−35 | 8−9 |
QHD / 1440p | 24−27 | − |
4K / 2160p | 14−16 | 1−2 |
low / 720p | 95−100 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 14−16 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Metro Exodus is 276% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 120−130 | 110−120 |
medium / 1080p | − | 110−120 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Minecraft is 8% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
high / 1080p | 80−85 | − |
ultra / 1080p | 60−65 | 14−16 |
4K / 2160p | 18−20 | − |
low / 720p | 120−130 | 60−65 |
medium / 1080p | 90−95 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 190% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
high / 1080p | 35−40 | 14−16 |
ultra / 1080p | 24−27 | 9−10 |
QHD / 1440p | 18−20 | 0−1 |
4K / 2160p | 12−14 | − |
low / 720p | 95−100 | 30−35 |
medium / 1080p | 55−60 | 18−20 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 184% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 190−200 | 60−65 |
medium / 768p | 130−140 | 35−40 |
high / 1080p | 75−80 | 21−24 |
ultra / 1080p | 40−45 | 12−14 |
4K / 2160p | 27−30 | 7−8 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 239% more, than Radeon R9 M470X. | ||
low / 768p | 130−140 | 90−95 |
medium / 768p | − | 60−65 |
ultra / 1080p | 65−70 | 35−40 |
high / 768p | − | 55−60 |
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB in World of Tanks is 55% 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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