GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB vs Radeon RX 560X

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB and Radeon RX 560X, 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 RX 560X 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 RX 560X

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB Radeon RX 560X
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 75 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x8
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin None
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 5 GB 4 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort
 
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 60% more power consumption, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is connected by PCIe 3.0 x16, and Radeon RX 560X uses PCIe 3.0 x8 interface.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB has 1 GB more memory, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon RX 560X - with GCN 4.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 331 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon RX 560X - by 14 nm process technology.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 80 mm longer, than Radeon RX 560X.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB is 1008 MHz higher, than Radeon RX 560X.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 21−24 18−20
ultra / 1080p 12−14 10−11
QHD / 1440p 7−8 4−5
4K / 2160p 5−6 4−5
low / 720p 40−45 35−40
medium / 1080p 27−30 21−24
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 18% more, than Radeon RX 560X.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 5 GB Radeon RX 560X
Architecture Pascal GCN 4.0
Code name GP106 Polaris 21
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 26 December 2017 11 April 2018
Pipelines 1280 1024
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 1175 MHz
Boost Clock 1709 MHz 1275 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 3,000 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 14 nm
Texture fill rate 136.7 81.60
Floating-point performance 4,375 gflops 2,611 gflops
Length 250 mm 170 mm
Memory bus width 160 Bit 128 Bit
Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 7000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 160.2 GB/s 112.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (12_0)
Shader Model 6.4 6.4
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 2.0
Vulkan 1.2.131 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1