Comparison
GTX 1060 3GB vs GTX 970
The GTX 1060 3GB is 6.1% faster than GTX 970 in synthetic benchmark and 69.8% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
3869
+6.1%
3DMark Performace
3648
Video Memory
3 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
+33.3%
Power Consumption
120WPower Consumption
145WEfficiency
32
+28.0%
Efficiency
25
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
199 $
MSRP
329 $
+65.3%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060 3GB
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 970
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
Is GTX 1060 3GB better than GTX 970?
When considering value for money, GTX 1060 3GB offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 77.8%.
The GTX 1060 3GB is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 120 watts and a 3DMark score of 3869. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 32. GTX 970's efficiency score is 25 .So GTX 1060 3GB leads by 28.0%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.