GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon R9 390X

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X, 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 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.

GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

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Main Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	Radeon R9 390X
Power consumption (TDP)	120 Watt	275 Watt
Interface	PCIe 3.0 x16	PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors	1x 6-pin	1 x 6-pin, 1 x 8-pin
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount	3 GB
Display Connectors	1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort	2x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
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Radeon R9 390X has 129% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
Both cards are used in Desktops.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon R9 390X - with GCN.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon R9 390X - by 28 nm process technology.
Radeon R9 390X is 25 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 6958 MHz higher, than Radeon R9 390X.

Game benchmarks


high / 1080p	50−55	50−55
ultra / 1080p	30−35	30−35
QHD / 1440p	24−27	24−27
4K / 2160p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	75−80	75−80
medium / 1080p	60−65	55−60
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 2% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
high / 1080p	75−80	75−80
ultra / 1080p	70−75	65−70
QHD / 1440p	50−55	50−55
4K / 2160p	27−30	27−30
low / 720p	130−140	130−140
medium / 1080p	85−90	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Battlefield 5 is 1% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
low / 768p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Call of Duty: Warzone.
low / 768p	250−260	250−260
medium / 768p	230−240	230−240
QHD / 1440p	150−160	150−160
4K / 2160p	100−110	100−110
high / 768p	220−230	220−230
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
low / 768p	70−75	70−75
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Cyberpunk 2077.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
medium / 768p	110−120	110−120
ultra / 1080p	110−120	110−120
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Dota 2.
high / 1080p	60−65	60−65
ultra / 1080p	60−65	60−65
QHD / 1440p	40−45	40−45
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	100−110	100−110
medium / 1080p	65−70	65−70
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Far Cry 5.
high / 1080p	90−95	90−95
ultra / 1080p	70−75	70−75
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	21−24	21−24
low / 720p	220−230	210−220
medium / 1080p	140−150	140−150
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Fortnite is 1% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
high / 1080p	85−90	80−85
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
QHD / 1440p	45−50	45−50
4K / 2160p	30−35	30−35
low / 720p	130−140	130−140
medium / 1080p	90−95	90−95
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Forza Horizon 4 is 1% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
low / 768p	160−170	160−170
medium / 768p	150−160	150−160
high / 1080p	95−100	95−100
ultra / 1080p	45−50	45−50
QHD / 1440p	40−45	35−40
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Grand Theft Auto V is 1% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
high / 1080p	35−40	35−40
ultra / 1080p	30−35	30−35
QHD / 1440p	24−27	24−27
4K / 2160p	14−16	14−16
low / 720p	90−95	90−95
medium / 1080p	50−55	50−55
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Metro Exodus.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in Minecraft.
high / 1080p	75−80	75−80
ultra / 1080p	55−60	50−55
4K / 2160p	18−20	18−20
low / 720p	120−130	120−130
medium / 1080p	85−90	85−90
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in PLAYERUNKNOWN'S BATTLEGROUNDS is 1% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
high / 1080p	35−40	35−40
ultra / 1080p	21−24	21−24
QHD / 1440p	16−18	16−18
4K / 2160p	10−11	10−11
low / 720p	90−95	90−95
medium / 1080p	55−60	50−55
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Red Dead Redemption 2 is 2% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
low / 768p	180−190	180−190
medium / 768p	120−130	120−130
high / 1080p	70−75	70−75
ultra / 1080p	40−45	35−40
4K / 2160p	24−27	24−27
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is 1% more, than Radeon R9 390X.
low / 768p	120−130	120−130
ultra / 1080p	65−70	65−70
high / 768p	−	120−130
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon R9 390X have the same average FPS in World of Tanks.

Full Specs

	GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB	Radeon R9 390X
Architecture	Pascal	GCN
Code name	GP106	Grenada XT
Type	Desktop	Desktop
Release date	18 August 2016	16 June 2015
Pipelines	1152	2816
Core clock speed	1506 MHz
Boost Clock	1708 MHz	1050 MHz
Transistor count	4,400 million	6,200 million
Manufacturing process technology	16 nm	28 nm
Texture fill rate	123.0	184.8
Floating-point performance	3,935 gflops	5,914 gflops
Length	250 mm	275 mm
Memory bus width	192 Bit	512 Bit
Memory clock speed	8008 MHz	1050 MHz
Memory bandwidth	192.2 GB/s	384 GB/s
Shared memory		-
DirectX	12 (12_1)
Shader Model	6.4	6.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
OpenCL	1.2	2.0
Vulkan	+	+
CUDA	6.1
FreeSync		+
Bus support		PCIe 3.0
HDMI		+
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256)		684 Mh/s
Eyefinity		+
PowerTune		+
TrueAudio		+
Mantle		+
Design		reference
Bridgeless CrossFire		+
Number of Eyefinity displays		6
DisplayPort support		+
CrossFire		+
VCE		+
DDMA audio		+
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto)	19 Mh/s	27.5 Mh/s
High bandwidth memory (HBM)		-
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