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

Radeon HD 6850 X2

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

GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Radeon HD 6850 X2

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