NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs Radeon RX 5500
Full comparison of specs, performance and benchmarks
AMD
RX 5500
Aggregate performance score
We've compared GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 across specs and all relevant benchmarks.
↗GTX 1060 6GB outperforms RX 5500 by 1% based on our aggregate benchmark results.+1%
Scores are normalized on the Head to Head scale. Higher is better.GeForce GTX 1060 6GB vs Radeon RX 5500: key takeaway
The comparison of GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 shows a 0% advantage for GTX 1060 6GB in gaming performance, while RX 5500 may still be stronger in efficiency and feature set. 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
3737
10082
100100
6060
COMPARISON RESULT
GTX 1060 6GB is the best overall choice
GTX 1060 6GB leads in combined game performance. GTX 1060 6GB offers the better price per frame, while the final choice depends on the required features, memory, and games.
GTX 1060 6GB leads in the combined performance index
GTX 1060 6GB costs less
CATALOG POSITION
Full ranking →Graphics card ranking
Positions 121–126of 317
COMPARISON VERDICT
Which should you choose?
Two practical conclusions based on community votes and gaming value.
Radeon RX 5500
115 likesHead to Head visitors currently choose this model more often.
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
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 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
GamesDirectX, OpenCL, and Vulkan performance
37
37
Professional applications3D modeling, video editing, and rendering
33
33
AI and machine learningMachine-learning and AI capabilities
31
31
Power efficiencyPower consumption across workloads
100Better
82
Head to Head scoreOverall catalog score
61Better
58
FULL COMPARISON
Specifications
The better numeric value is highlighted in green, taking the metric direction into account.
The Specifications section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0b
Device classDesktopDesktop
Max monitors5Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
USB Type-CNoNo
DirectX12.112.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
TFLOPS3.9355.196Better
Power consumption120 WBetter150 W
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Power connector6 pin8 pin
Release date20162019
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 1.0
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Upscaling—FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 2.1
Launch price$179Better$229
Shader units / cores12801408Better
Clock speed1506 - 1708 MHzBetter1500 - 1845 MHz
Base clock1506 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock1708 MHz1845 MHzBetter
VRAM6 GB GDDR5Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory frequency8 GHz14 GHzBetter
Memory bus192 bitBetter128 bit
Memory bandwidth192 GB/s224 GB/sBetter
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x8
Power consumption120 WBetter150 W
Process node16 nm7 nmBetter
Recommended PSU300 WVaries by board
Length250 mmVaries by board
Die size200 mm²158 mm²Better
Memory cacheL1 48 KB, L2 1.5 MBL2 2 MBBetter
Transistor count4400 million6400 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 6GB and RX 5500 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 6GBRX 5500
Verified H2HCommunity VerifiedEstimatedPredicted
Black Myth: Wukong
1080p High
22 FPSEstimated 66%
22 FPSEstimated 66%
1080p Ultra
19 FPSEstimated 66%
19 FPSEstimated 66%
1440p Ultra
11 FPSEstimated 60%
11 FPSEstimated 61%
4K Ultra
5 FPSEstimated 55%
5 FPSEstimated 55%
Black Myth: WukongGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Call of Duty: WarzoneGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Counter-Strike 2GTX 1060 6GB186 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500189 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB131 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500133 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB76 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550077 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 6GB24 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550023 FPSEstimated 62%
Cyberpunk 2077GTX 1060 6GB120 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500122 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB103 FPSEstimated 74%RX 5500105 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB55 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550056 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 6GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550015 FPSEstimated 62%
Forza Horizon 5GTX 1060 6GB151 FPSEstimated 80%RX 5500154 FPSEstimated 80%GTX 1060 6GB98 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB68 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550070 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 6GB35 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550034 FPSEstimated 62%
God of War RagnarökGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Hogwarts LegacyGTX 1060 6GB98 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550099 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB82 FPSEstimated 74%RX 550083 FPSEstimated 74%GTX 1060 6GB49 FPSEstimated 68%RX 550050 FPSEstimated 69%GTX 1060 6GB16 FPSEstimated 62%RX 550016 FPSEstimated 62%
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024GTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
Monster Hunter WildsGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 55005 FPSEstimated 55%
StarfieldGTX 1060 6GB22 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550022 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB19 FPSEstimated 66%RX 550019 FPSEstimated 66%GTX 1060 6GB11 FPSEstimated 60%RX 550011 FPSEstimated 61%GTX 1060 6GB5 FPSEstimated 55%RX 55005 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 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Raster IndexH2H Index / 10037370%
H2H Compute IndexH2H Index / 10044440%
H2H Rendering IndexH2H Index / 10044440%
H2H Memory Workload IndexH2H Index / 10060600%
H2H Efficiency IndexH2H Index / 1001008220%
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 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
H2H Image Generation IndexH2H Index / 10048480%
H2H ML Training IndexH2H Index / 10046460%
H2H Inference IndexH2H Index / 10044440%
H2H Local LLM IndexH2H Index / 10050500%
H2H Computer Vision IndexH2H Index / 10044440%
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 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
DirectX12.112.1
Vulkan1.41.4
OpenGL4.64.6
Upscaling—FSR
Compute APIOpenCL 3.0, CUDA 6.1OpenCL 2.1
Architecture and release
The Architecture and release section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
ArchitecturePascalRDNA 1.0
Process node16 nm7 nmBetter
Release date20162019
Device classDesktopDesktop
GPU cores, die and clocks
The Core layout and clocks section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
Transistor count4400 million6400 millionBetter
Die size200 mm²158 mm²Better
Shader units / cores12801408Better
Base clock1506 MHzBetter1500 MHz
Boost clock1708 MHz1845 MHzBetter
Board size, power and compatibility
The Form factor and compatibility section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
InterfacePCIe 3x16PCIe 4x8
Length250 mmVaries by board
ThicknessDual-slotVaries by board
Recommended PSU300 WVaries by board
Power connector6 pin8 pin
Display outputs and limits
The Display outputs section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
HDMIHDMI 2.0HDMI 2.0b
DisplayPortDisplayPort 1.4aDisplayPort 1.4
USB Type-CNoNo
Max monitors5Varies by board
Max resolution7680 × 43207680 × 4320
Memory and compute throughput
The VRAM capacity and bandwidth section compares GTX 1060 6GB and RX 5500 with normalized H2H data, turning specifications, tests and value signals into practical buying context.
VRAM6 GB GDDR5Better4 GB GDDR6
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus192 bitBetter128 bit
TFLOPS3.9355.196Better
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 6GB or RX 5500?+
GTX 1060 6GB has the higher overall gaming score, while GTX 1060 6GB offers the better price-to-performance ratio. The final choice depends on resolution and settings.
02Which is better for streaming?+
GTX 1060 6GB 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 6GB 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 6GB offers more overall performance, while GTX 1060 6GB offers more memory headroom. Codecs, hardware encoders, and editor optimization can change the result.
05Which is better for neural networks and AI?+
GTX 1060 6GB 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 6GB is the most rational 1080p choice, where high frame rates and cost per frame matter most.
07Which is better for 1440p?+
GTX 1060 6GB leads in combined 1440p performance. GTX 1060 6GB can be preferable for heavy textures and games with high VRAM usage.
08Which is better for 4K?+
GTX 1060 6GB is preferable for 4K, where total performance, memory bandwidth, and VRAM capacity have the greatest impact.
09Which is better for a quiet PC?+
GTX 1060 6GB 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?+
GTX 1060 6GB 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 6GB 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.