Comparison

GTX 1060 5GB vs RX 5500

Retail Price

Better Value

Retail Price

Value

10

Value

34

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3DMark Performace

3908

3DMark Performace

4781

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+22.3%

Release Date

2017

Release Date

2019

MSRP

$

MSRP

$

Video Memory

5 GB

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+25.0%

Video Memory

4 GB

Power Consumption

120W

Power Consumption

150W

Efficiency

33

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Efficiency

32

Is GTX 1060 5GB better than RX 5500?

No, in terms of performance, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is slower than AMD Radeon RX 5500. AMD Radeon RX 5500 outperformes Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 5GB by 22.3% in 3Dmark benchmark.

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. RX 5500's efficiency score is 32 .So GTX 1060 5GB leads by 3.1%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.

GTX 1060 5GB price to performance rating is lower than RX 5500's. RX 5500 offers 240.0% better value fo money.

AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060 5GB

Nvidia Equivalent to RX 5500