NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Radeon RX 7400
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 7400
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗RX 7400 outperforms GTX 1060 3GB by 11% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+11%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1060 3GB vs Radeon RX 7400: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 shows a 11% advantage for RX 7400 in gaming performance, while GTX 1060 3GB may still be stronger in value for money. Use the sections below to check whether that lead comes from real FPS, specifications, efficiency, price or platform features.
SUMMARY PROFILE
Verified-metrics radar
Axes with missing data are hidden; every value uses a fixed scale.
NVIDIA
AMDPerformance
Efficiency
Price / performance
Memory capacity
3640
100100
10088
5668
COMPARISON RESULT
The devices received the same overall score
GTX 1060 3GB leads in combined game performance. GTX 1060 3GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
Performance is nearly identical
GTX 1060 3GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 130–135of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 7400
94 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
100/100 · Price $179The choice is based on the price-to-performance index and launch price.
OVERALL SCORE
Overview
Scores are calculated from specifications, performance, and efficiency.
The Summary score section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
36
40Better
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
32
35Better
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
30
33Better
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100
100
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
60
60
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 2.1
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1a
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors54
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS3.9358Better
Power consumption120 W55 WBetter
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Clock speed1506 - 1708 MHzBetter1452 - 2300 MHz
Base clock1506 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock1708 MHz2300 MHzBetter
VRAM3 GB GDDR58 GB GDDR6Better
Memory frequency8 GHz10,8 GHzBetter
Memory bus192 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth192 GB/sBetter173 GB/s
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x8
Power connector6 pin1x 6-pin
Release date20162025
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 3.0
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Upscaling—FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 2.2
Launch price$179Better$299
Shader units / cores11521792Better
Power consumption120 W55 WBetter
Process node16 nm6 nmBetter
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Length250 mmVaries by board
Die size200 mm²Better204 mm²
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 1.5 MBL1 128 KB, L2 2 MB
Transistor count4400 million13300 millionBetter
GAME TEST BENCH
Gaming FPS
Available results are shown separately; missing data is not treated as zero.
The Gaming FPS section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 across curated H2H Lab game presets. The useful signal is not only average FPS, but also how each device behaves at 1440p and 4K, how memory capacity and bus width affect heavy textures, and whether the game engine favors raster performance, ray tracing, or driver maturity.
GTX 1060 3GBRX 7400
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
23 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
18 FPSEstimated 65%
20 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
10 FPSEstimated 59%
12 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 1060 3GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB18 FPSEstimated 65%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB10 FPSEstimated 59%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 3GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 1060 3GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB18 FPSEstimated 65%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB10 FPSEstimated 59%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 3GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1060 3GB185 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400197 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB127 FPSEstimated 73%RX 7400139 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB69 FPSEstimated 67%RX 740085 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 3GB24 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740027 FPSEstimated 63%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1060 3GB120 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400127 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB100 FPSEstimated 73%RX 7400110 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB50 FPSEstimated 67%RX 740062 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 3GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740018 FPSEstimated 63%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1060 3GB151 FPSEstimated 80%RX 7400161 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1060 3GB95 FPSEstimated 73%RX 7400104 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB63 FPSEstimated 67%RX 740077 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 3GB35 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740040 FPSEstimated 63%
God of War RagnarökGTX 1060 3GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB18 FPSEstimated 65%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB10 FPSEstimated 59%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 3GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1060 3GB98 FPSEstimated 74%RX 7400104 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB79 FPSEstimated 73%RX 740087 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 3GB45 FPSEstimated 67%RX 740055 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 3GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 740018 FPSEstimated 63%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 1060 3GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB18 FPSEstimated 65%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB10 FPSEstimated 59%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 3GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 1060 3GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB18 FPSEstimated 65%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB10 FPSEstimated 59%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 3GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldGTX 1060 3GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 740023 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB18 FPSEstimated 65%RX 740020 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 3GB10 FPSEstimated 59%RX 740012 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 3GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 74005 FPSEstimated 55%
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H workload indices
Comparable internal indices on a fixed 0–100 scale.
The Benchmarks section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 100364011%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 100425017%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 100424813%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 100566819%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001001000%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
HEAD TO HEAD · CALCULATED INDEX
H2H AI workload indices
Estimated workload profiles based on available performance and memory data.
The Detailed comparison section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 100455316%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 100445115%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 100424813%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 100475617%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 100424813%
These are versioned H2H calculated indices derived from normalized catalog data. They are not results from a third-party benchmark.
Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling
The Graphics APIs, SDKs and upscaling section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.2
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling—FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 2.2
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 3.0
Process node16 nm6 nmBetter
Release date20162025
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count4400 million13300 millionBetter
Die size200 mm²Better204 mm²
Shader units / cores11521792Better
Base clock1506 MHzBetter1452 MHz
Boost clock1708 MHz2300 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x8
Length250 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotDual-slot
Recommended PSU300 W200 WBetter
Power connector6 pin1x 6-pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.1a
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 2.1
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors54
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1060 3GB and RX 7400 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM3 GB GDDR58 GB GDDR6Better
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus192 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS3.9358Better
HEAD TO HEAD · DISCOVER
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Overall score, radar, FPS, synthetic tests, specifications, efficiency, and value.
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Frequently asked comparison questions
Short recommendations based on performance, memory, power consumption, and intended use.
01Which is better for gaming: GTX 1060 3GB or RX 7400?+
GTX 1060 3GB has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1060 3GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1060 3GB is the stronger streaming choice thanks to performance, hardware encoding, and application support. Check AV1, H.264, and HEVC support before buying.
03Which is better for Blender?+
GTX 1060 3GB is generally the better option for Blender and GPU rendering. Rendering-engine support and available VRAM also matter.
04Which is better for video editing?+
GTX 1060 3GB offers more overall performance, while GTX 1060 3GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1060 3GB is the more practical option for local AI workloads. VRAM capacity, compute libraries, and framework compatibility are especially important.
06Which is better for 1080p?+
GTX 1060 3GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1060 3GB leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1060 3GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1060 3GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
RX 7400 is easier to use in a quiet build because of its lower estimated power and thermal load. Actual noise depends on the specific cooler.
10Which is better without replacing the power supply?+
RX 7400 is the safer candidate because its stated power consumption is lower. Verify PSU wattage, age, and power connectors.
11Is it worth upgrading from the previous generation?+
Consider upgrading to GTX 1060 3GB if your current device no longer delivers the required FPS, memory capacity, or feature support. A gain below 15–20% is usually worth waiting for a price cut.