Comparison
GTX 1060 3GB vs GTX 980
The GTX 980 is 12.9% faster than GTX 1060 3GB in synthetic benchmark and 66.0% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
3869
3DMark Performace
4367
+12.9%
Video Memory
3 GB
Video Memory
4 GB
+33.3%
Power Consumption
120WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
32
+23.1%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
199 $
MSRP
549 $
+175.9%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 |
Is GTX 1060 3GB better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, GTX 1060 3GB offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 45.5%.
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 980's efficiency score is 26 .So GTX 1060 3GB leads by 23.1%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.