AMD Radeon Pro 5500M vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q
The Radeon Pro 5500M has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon Pro 5500M and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Summary
About the AMD Radeon Pro 5500M GPU
The Radeon Pro 5500M is a mobile graphics card by AMD. It launched in Q4 2019. Its Navi 14 chip that powers the GPU uses the RDNA 1.0 architecture and is fabricated on the 7 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 8 GB of GDDR6 VRAM. Its 1,500 MHz memory clock and 128 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 85 W.
The Radeon Pro 5500M has the 143rd highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 14.03% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q GPU
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is an end-of-life mobile graphics card by NVIDIA. It launched in Q2 2017. Its GP106 chip that powers the GPU uses the Pascal architecture and is fabricated on the 16 nm process.
This GPU is paired with 6 GB of GDDR5 VRAM. Its 2,002 MHz memory clock and 192 bit interface gives it a bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s. This impacts how much data it can store, and how fast it transfers the data to and from memory.
This mobile card has a TDP of 80 W.
The GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q has the 150th highest 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 540 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 12.71% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
Info | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
Market Segment | Mobile | Mobile |
Release Date | Q4 2019 | Q2 2017 |
Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
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FPS Benchmarks
This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.
- Frames Per Second
![]() Riders Republic | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Low - 720p | 61 FPS | -- |
Medium - 1080p | 41 FPS | -- |
High - 1080p | 28 FPS | -- |
Ultra - 1080p | -- | -- |
QHD - 1440p | -- | -- |
4K UHD - 2160p | -- | -- |
Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)
The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.
GPU | Frames Per Second | |
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Arc A730M | 51 | +82% |
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 51 | +82% |
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 46 | +64% |
GeForce RTX 2050 (Mobile) | 38 | +36% |
GeForce GTX 1050 Ti (Mobile) | 29 | +4% |
Radeon Pro 5500M | 28 | |
Arc A350M | 25 | -11% |
Compare Cost Per Frame
The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.
GPU | Cost Per Frame | |
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Benchmark Performance
The Radeon Pro 5500M has 10% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
The Radeon Pro 5500M is ranked 143rd with a score of 14,725, and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q is ranked 150th with a score of 13,333.5.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon Pro 5500M and the GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
GPU | Benchmark Performance | |
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Radeon RX 580 (Mobile) | 15,223 | +3% |
RTX A1000 (Mobile) | 15,134.5 | +3% |
Radeon Pro 5500M | 14,725 | |
GeForce GTX 1060 (Mobile) | 14,693 | -0% |
Quadro T1200 (Mobile) | 14,387 | -2% |
Radeon RX 5300M | 14,351 | -3% |
Quadro T2000 (Mobile) | 13,523.5 | -8% |
GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q | 13,333.5 | -9% |
GeForce GTX 1650 Ti (Mobile) | 13,266 | -10% |
GeForce GTX 1650 Mobile | 13,131.5 | -11% |
Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
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Our database does not have enough data to compare the benchmark performance per dollar with other GPUs. |
Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
- Popular
Benchmark | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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3DMark Time Spy Graphics | 3,364 (+1.2%) | 3,324 |
3DMark Time Spy Score | 3,629 (+6.27%) | 3,415 |
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics | 65,776 | 74,101 (+12.66%) |
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics | 10,399 | 10,430 (+0.3%) |
3DMark 11 Performance Score | 14,097 (+17.74%) | 11,973 |
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit | 169.3 (+53.07%) | 110.6 |
PassMark G3D Mark | 6,820 | 7,896 (+15.78%) |
PassMark G2D Mark | 674 (+65.6%) | 407 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
Spec | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Codename | Navi 14 | GP106 |
Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
Process Size | 7 nm | 16 nm |
Transistors | 6,400 million | 4,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
Spec | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Memory Size | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
Memory Bandwidth | 192 Gb/s | 192.2 Gb/s |
Memory Clock | 1,500 MHz | 2,002 MHz |
Memory Interface | 128 bit | 192 bit |
L1 Cache | -- | 48 KB |
L2 Cache | 2 MB | 1,536 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
Spec | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Bus Interface | PCIe 4.0 x8 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 85 W | 80 W |
Outputs | Device Dependent | Device Dependent |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
Spec | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Stream Processors (SP) | 1,536 | -- |
CUDA Cores | -- | 1,280 |
Compute Units (CU) | 24 | -- |
Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 10 |
Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 96 | 80 |
Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 48 |
Core Clock Speed | 1,000 MHz | 1,063 MHz |
Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,450 MHz | 1,480 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
Spec | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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Pixel Fill Rate | 46.4 GPixel/s | 71.04 GPixel/s |
Texture Fill Rate | 139.2 GTexel/s | 118.4 GTexel/s |
FP32 Performance | 4.45 TFLOPS | 3.79 TFLOPS |
FP64 Performance | 278.4 GFLOPS | 118.4 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
Spec | Radeon Pro 5500M | GeForce GTX 1060 Max-Q |
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DirectX | 12 (12_1) | 12 (12_1) |
OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.7 |
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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.