Comparison
GTX 1060 vs GTX 980
The GTX 980 is 3.6% faster than GTX 1060 in synthetic benchmark and 15.0% more expensive on the retail market.
3DMark Performace
4215
3DMark Performace
4367
+3.6%
Video Memory
6 GB
+50.0%
Video Memory
4 GB
Power Consumption
120WPower Consumption
165WEfficiency
35
+34.6%
Efficiency
26
Release Date
2016
Release Date
2015
MSRP
299 $
MSRP
549 $
+83.6%
AMD Equivalent to GTX 980
| NAME | 3DMARK | PRICE |
|---|---|---|
| Radeon RX 590 | 4777 | |
| Radeon RX 5500 XT | 4857 | |
| Radeon RX 580 | 4346 |
Is GTX 1060 better than GTX 980?
When considering value for money, GTX 1060 offers a better deal than, GeForce GTX 980 by 9.1%.
The GTX 1060 is more energy-efficient considering its performance, having power consumption of 120 watts and a 3DMark score of 4215. By comparing its benchmark score to its power consumption, we get an efficiency score of 35. GTX 980's efficiency score is 26 .So GTX 1060 leads by 34.6%, making it the smarter choice in terms of power consumption.