Comparison

GTX 1060 5GB vs RX Vega 56

3DMark Performace

3908

3DMark Performace

6776

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+73.4%

Release Date

2017

Release Date

2017

MSRP

$

MSRP

$

Video Memory

5 GB

Video Memory

8 GB

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+60.0%

Power Consumption

120W

Power Consumption

210W

Efficiency

33

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Efficiency

32

Is GTX 1060 5GB better than RX Vega 56?

No, in terms of performance, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 5GB is slower than AMD Radeon RX Vega 56. AMD Radeon RX Vega 56 outperformes Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 5GB by 73.4% 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 Vega 56'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 Vega 56's. RX Vega 56 offers 0.0% better value fo money.

AMD Equivalent to GTX 1060 5GB

Nvidia Equivalent to RX Vega 56