Comparison
Value
10
+11.1%
Value
9
Peformace
3869
+6.1%
Peformace
3648
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
199 $
MSRP
329 $
+65.3%
Video Memory
3 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
+33.3%
Power Consumption
120 W
Power Consumption
145 W
+20.8%
Yes, with regards to performance, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB outperforms, GeForce GTX 970 by 6.1%.
The GTX 1060 3GB is more energy-efficient considering its peformance, consuming 120 watts to produce 3DMark score of 3869. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 32.2. GTX 970's efficiency score is 25.2, 28.2% lower, making GTX 1060 3GB the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.
When considering value for money, GTX 1060 3GB offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 970 by 11.1%.