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GPU Comparison: FPS, Specs & Value

GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q vs Radeon RX 560

The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is much faster than the Radeon RX 560 on average across 100+ games. We cannot compare value as at least one GPU is out of stock.

  • Up to 84% faster on average across 100+ games
  • Is 2 months newer
  • Available for $124.99

FPS Comparison Across Popular Games

Specs & Benchmark Comparison

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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q ranks 10 points higher.

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AMD Radeon RX 560 Logo
Radeon RX 560
2611 TFLOPS

GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has 45% more compute power.

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Radeon RX 560
20.4 GP/s

GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q fills pixels 248% faster.

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AMD Radeon RX 560 Logo
Radeon RX 560
81.6 GT/s

GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q maps textures 45% faster.

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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has 2 GB more VRAM.

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GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q moves data 72% faster.

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Radeon RX 560 draws 5W less power.

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GDDR5
192-bit
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128-bit
GeForce 10 Mobile
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Polaris (RX 500)
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Frequently Asked Questions

compare_arrowsWhich is better, GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Neither, they're within 1% of each other across 100+ games. Pick based on price, availability, or VRAM.
aspect_ratioWhich is better for 1440p and 4K gaming, GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
They trade blows depending on the game. Toggle the resolution selector above to compare per-game FPS at 1440p and 4K.
differenceWhat is the difference between GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q and Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q scores 13/100, Radeon RX 560 scores 3/100. They also differ in VRAM, memory bandwidth, power draw, and compute performance. Full breakdown in the specs section above.
compressWill the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q or Radeon RX 560 bottleneck my PC?expand_more
Depends on the rest of your build, especially your CPU. Swap the paired CPU in the FPS section above to see if it limits performance, or use our bottleneck calculator for a full analysis.
upgradeIs it worth upgrading to the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q or Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Both are solid choices. Compare your current GPU against each one to see the exact FPS gain.
memoryDoes VRAM matter when comparing the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q and Radeon RX 560?expand_more
Yes, more VRAM helps at higher resolutions and in modded games. Check the specs section above to compare memory capacity and bandwidth between both GPUs.

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