Comparison

GTX 1060 3GB vs GTX 980

Retail Price

Better Value

Retail Price

Value

10

Value

11

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3DMark Performace

3869

3DMark Performace

4367

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+12.9%

Release Date

2016

Release Date

2015

MSRP

199 $

MSRP

549 $

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+175.9%

Video Memory

3 GB

Video Memory

4 GB

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+33.3%

Power Consumption

120W

Power Consumption

165W

Efficiency

32

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Efficiency

26

Is GTX 1060 3GB better than GTX 980?

No, in terms of performance, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is slower than Nvidia GeForce GTX 980. Nvidia GeForce GTX 980 outperformes Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 3GB by 12.9% in 3Dmark benchmark.

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.

GTX 1060 3GB price to performance rating is lower than GTX 980's. GTX 980 offers 10.0% better value fo money.

AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060 3GB

NAME3DMARKPRICE
Radeon RX 6400 3622

AMD Equivalent to GTX 980