GPU comparison · 1080p benchmark
RX 6700 XT 12GB recorded 195 FPS against 78 FPS for GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps). These are continuous 1080p benchmark averages, not predicted FPS in any particular game.
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps)
78Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 44.6 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 6GB
- Released
- July 2016
- GPUsed family tests
- 145 (shared family total)
RX 6700 XT 12GB
195Benchmark FPS at 1080p- Our rating
- 61.4 / 100
- Graphics memory
- 12GB
- Released
- March 2021
- GPUsed cards tested
- 72
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What does this comparison mean?
The RX 6700 XT doubles the original GTX 1060 6GB's capacity and has a much higher recorded average. This is an RDNA 2 alternative to the Pascal card, with the exact board's power supply and physical requirements still needing attention.
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) has 6GB and RX 6700 XT 12GB has 12GB of graphics memory. Memory capacity, board dimensions, power connectors and the price of a particular used card are separate from this benchmark. Compare the exact item before deciding whether to upgrade.
The two GPUs in context
GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps)
This is the original Pascal GTX 1060 with 6GB of 8 Gbps GDDR5, released in July 2016. Other capacity and memory-speed variants are separate.
RX 6700 XT 12GB
AMD introduced the RX 6700 XT in March 2021 with RDNA 2 architecture and 12GB of GDDR6.
Release and feature sources: GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) source · RX 6700 XT 12GB source.
How the figures are compared
Both FPS figures come from the owner-supplied GPUsed benchmark dataset. GPUsed reports a continuous FurMark run at 1080p for its physical-card checks. The percentage compares the higher model average with the lower one using the original FPS values. Our rating uses a compressed scale, with the fastest GPU at 100; it is separate from the percentage difference. A benchmark result does not predict gaming FPS.
GPUsed reports its physical-card checks typically last 30 to 60 minutes while temperature and stability are checked. The owner supplied the model-level FPS workbook on 2 October 2026; this benchmark dataset was last reconciled 3 October 2026. Historical cards tested are separate from the number of FPS runs behind a model average. GTX 1060 6GB (GDDR5, 8 Gbps) uses the 145-card GeForce GTX 1060 6GB family total; GPUsed has not split it by this exact variant. Full benchmark method.