Comparison
GTX 1060 5GB vs GTX 980
The GTX 980 is 11.7% faster than GTX 1060 5GB in synthetic benchmark and 2.1% less expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
3908
3DMark Performace
4367
+11.7%
Video Memory
5 GB
+25.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
120WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
33
+26.9%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2017
Release Date
2015
MSRP
$
MSRP
549 $
+Infinity%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060 5GB
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 | |
| Radeon RX 6400 | 3622 |
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is GTX 1060 5GB better than GTX 980?
GTX 1060 5GB price to performance rating is lower than GTX 980's. GTX 980 offers 10.0% better value fo money.
The GTX 1060 5GB is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 120 watts and a 3DMark score of 3908. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 33. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So GTX 1060 5GB leads by 26.9%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.