Comparison

GTX 1060 5GB vs RX 580

Retail Price

Better Value

Retail Price

Value

10

Value

40

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3DMark Performace

3908

3DMark Performace

4346

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+11.2%

Release Date

2017

Release Date

2017

MSRP

$

MSRP

229 $

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+Infinity%

Video Memory

5 GB

Video Memory

8 GB

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+60.0%

Power Consumption

120W

Power Consumption

185W

Efficiency

33

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Efficiency

23

Is GTX 1060 5GB better than RX 580?

No, in terms of performance, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is slower than AMD Radeon RX 580. AMD Radeon RX 580 outperformes Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 5GB by 11.2% 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 580's efficiency score is 23 .So GTX 1060 5GB leads by 43.5%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.

GTX 1060 5GB price to performance rating is lower than RX 580's. RX 580 offers 300.0% better value fo money.

AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060 5GB