GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Radeon R7 M270DX

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Radeon R7 M270DX, 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 R7 M270DX 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 R7 M270DX

Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB	Radeon R7 M270DX
Power consumption (TDP)	120 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	IGP
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	System Shared
Maximum RAM amount	5 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	No outputs

GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon R7 M270DX uses IGP interface.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R7 M270DX - with GCN 3.0.
Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 606 MHz higher, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon R7 M270DX - by 28 nm process technology.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	21−24	2−3
ultra / 1080p	12−14	0−1
QHD / 1440p	7−8	0−1
4K / 2160p	5−6	−
low / 720p	40−45	12−14
medium / 1080p	27−30	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 416% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	30−35	−
ultra / 1080p	27−30	4−5
QHD / 1440p	12−14	0−1
4K / 2160p	8−9	−
low / 720p	70−75	14−16
medium / 1080p	35−40	5−6
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Battlefield 5 is 475% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	50−55	50−55
high / 1080p	−	40−45
QHD / 1440p	0−1	0−1
GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Radeon R7 M270DX have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	230−240	120−130
medium / 768p	200−210	90−95
ultra / 1080p	120−130	35−40
QHD / 1440p	95−100	21−24
4K / 2160p	50−55	16−18
high / 768p	170−180	60−65
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is 150% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	60−65	65−70
ultra / 1080p	50−55	18−20
medium / 1080p	55−60	45−50
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Cyberpunk 2077 is 29% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	120−130	75−80
medium / 768p	110−120	45−50
ultra / 1080p	80−85	20−22
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Dota 2 is 122% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	24−27	2−3
ultra / 1080p	24−27	2−3
QHD / 1440p	20−22	−
4K / 2160p	8−9	2−3
low / 720p	55−60	10−11
medium / 1080p	27−30	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Far Cry 5 is 625% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	30−35	−
ultra / 1080p	24−27	5−6
QHD / 1440p	16−18	3−4
low / 720p	120−130	50−55
medium / 1080p	75−80	10−11
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Fortnite is 238% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	35−40	5−6
ultra / 1080p	27−30	−
QHD / 1440p	14−16	3−4
4K / 2160p	14−16	2−3
low / 720p	70−75	16−18
medium / 1080p	40−45	7−8
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 414% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	100−110	40−45
medium / 768p	95−100	−
high / 1080p	40−45	3−4
ultra / 1080p	16−18	2−3
QHD / 1440p	8−9	0−1
medium / 720p	−	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 237% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	12−14	1−2
ultra / 1080p	10−12	0−1
QHD / 1440p	10−11	−
4K / 2160p	3−4	0−1
low / 720p	40−45	4−5
medium / 1080p	18−20	3−4
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Metro Exodus is 700% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	120−130	90−95
high / 1080p	−	80−85
ultra / 1080p	−	70−75
medium / 1080p	110−120	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Minecraft is 33% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
ultra / 1080p	14−16	12−14
low / 720p	70−75	27−30
medium / 1080p	18−20	14−16
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 94% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
high / 1080p	16−18	−
ultra / 1080p	10−11	−
QHD / 1440p	2−3	−
4K / 2160p	1−2	−
low / 720p	40−45	6−7
medium / 1080p	21−24	−
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 600% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	75−80	9−10
medium / 768p	45−50	7−8
high / 1080p	27−30	4−5
ultra / 1080p	14−16	3−4
4K / 2160p	9−10	1−2
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 600% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.
low / 768p	90−95	70−75
medium / 768p	60−65	35−40
ultra / 1080p	40−45	12−14
high / 768p	55−60	30−35
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in World of Tanks is 65% more, than Radeon R7 M270DX.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB	Radeon R7 M270DX
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Code name	GP106	Topaz
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	26 December 2017	11 June 2014
Pipelines	1280	384
Core clock speed	1506 MHz	900 MHz
Boost Clock	1709 MHz	940 MHz
Transistor count	4,400 million	1,550 million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	136.7	22.56
Floating-point performance	4,375 gflops
Length	250 mm
Memory bus width	160 Bit
Memory clock speed	8008 MHz
Memory bandwidth	160.2 GB/s
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

GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Radeon R7 M270DX

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