AMD Radeon RX 580 / Core i7-7700K @ 4.20GHz
At 1440p, RX 580 can hit 50-60 fps on pretty much everything at ultra, just without antialiasing, less ambient occlusion and turned down shadows. It is clear that the RX 580 is a significantly more capable high-end card that can play AAA titles at 1080p/1440p with 50-60 frames per second. The price/performance ratio is excellent for RX 580 against the competition in budget mid-range cards. In terms of memory, the RX 580 's 8192 MB RAM is more than enough for modern games and should not cause any bottlenecks.
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Core i7-6700K @ 4.00GHz
At 1440p, GTX 1060 can hit 50-60 fps on pretty much everything at ultra, just without antialiasing, less ambient occlusion and turned down shadows. It is clear that the GTX 1060 is a significantly more capable high-end card that can play AAA titles at 1080p/1440p with 50-60 frames per second. The price/performance ratio is excellent for GTX 1060 against the competition in budget mid-range cards. In terms of memory, the GTX 1060 's 6144 MB RAM is more than enough for modern games and should not cause any bottlenecks.
RX 580 vs GTX 1060 Specifications Comparison
Board Design
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
Board Number | C940, D009-04 | PG410 SKU 30 |
Length | 9.5 inches
241 mm | 9.823 inches
250 mm |
Outputs | 1x HDMI3x DisplayPort | 1x DVI1x HDMI3x DisplayPort |
Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
Slot Width | Dual-slot | Dual-slot |
TDP | 185 W | 120 W |
Clock Speeds
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
Boost Clock | 1340 MHz | 1709 MHz |
GPU Clock | 1257 MHz | 1506 MHz |
Memory Clock | 2000 MHz
8000 MHz effective | 2002 MHz
8008 MHz effective |
Graphics Card
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
Generation | Polaris
(RX 500) | GeForce 1000 |
Launch Price | 229 USD | 299 USD |
Production | Active | Active |
Release Date | Apr 18th, 2017 | Mar 8th, 2018 |
Graphics Features
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
DirectX | 12.0 (12_0) | 12.0 (12_1) |
OpenCL | 2 | 1.2 |
OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Shader Model | 6 | 6.1 |
Vulkan | 1.1.82 | 1.1.82 |
Graphics Processor
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
Die Size | 244 mm² | 314 mm² |
GPU Name | Polaris 20 | GP106 |
GPU Variant | Polaris 20 XTX
(215-0910038) | GP106-400-A1 |
Process Size | 14 nm | 16 nm |
Transistors | 5,700 million | 7,200 million |
Memory
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
Bandwidth | 256.0 GB/s | 192.2 GB/s |
Memory Bus | 256 bit | 192 bit |
Memory Size | 8192 MB | 6144 MB |
Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
Render Config
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
ROPs | 32 | 48 |
Shading Units | 2304 | 1280 |
TMUs | 144 | 80 |
Theoretical Performance
|
RX 580 |
GTX 1060 |
FP16 (half) performance | 6,175 GFLOPS (1:1) | 68.36 GFLOPS (1:64) |
FP32 (float) performance | 6,175 GFLOPS | 4,375 GFLOPS |
FP64 (double) performance | 385.9 GFLOPS (1:16) | 136.7 GFLOPS (1:32) |
Pixel Rate | 42.88 GPixel/s | 82.03 GPixel/s |
Texture Rate | 193.0 GTexel/s | 136.7 GTexel/s |
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http://www.techspot.com/review/1393-radeon-rx-580-vs-geforce-gtx-1060/
3. AIB Cards - From the above, we see that the MSI RX 480 is 7% faster overall in TPUs 16 game test suite. From Below, the MSI 1060 Gaming X is 3% faster than the reference 1060 ... so we can can conclude that at the time of testing the MSI 1060 was 10% faster than the MSI 480 in the 16 game test suite
4. Overclocking - We see there that the MSI 480 overclocks 8.6% and the MSI 1060 overclocks 15.1%.. So when the 1060 (10% performance advantage) is overclocked, the relative difference would be:
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/RX_480_Gaming_X/26.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_1060_Gaming_X/27.html
110% x (115.1 / 108.6) = 116.6% of the 480s speed or 16.6 % faster
As for difference between brands ... the various brands trade wins depending on generation and model line but the EVGA SC is one to avoid as, unlike the competition, they use a reference PCB and referece style PCB cooling.
5. Driver improvements - AMDs driver improvements have improved the performance of the 480 since originally tested. As we can see from the link here, TPU tested the results from the latest driver improvements and found an increase if 2.1% at 1080 p average across 21 games:
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/AMD/Radeon_Crimson_ReLive_Drivers/6.html
Unfortunately, we have no info on what improvements have resulted from newer nVidia drivers but suffice to say, those improvements have not erased that 10% gap outta the box (16.6% in both overclocked.
6. Cost - Last I looked (yesterday) the MSI 1060 6GB was about more than the MSI 480 8GB on newegg. But there are other costs worth considering
7. Power - There is a significant difference in power usage between the two cards. One of the reasons for the MSI 480s performance,as stated in the review, is because it is able to use more power than many other 480s. That's 75 watts in typical gaming and 99 watts peak
The MSI 480 draws from 196 - 224 watts
The MSI 1060 draws from 121 - 125 watts
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/RX_480_Gaming_X/21.html
8. Power Costs - While this is something you normally wouldn't consider, when cards are very close in performance, it may be of significance to many users, especially those in Europe and especially in urban / suburban locales.
75 watts x 35 hours per week x 52.14 weeks per year x 3 years usage x .131 US average electric cost per kw-hr / (1000 watts per kw=hr x 85% efficiency) = .28
9. Case Cooling - The rule of thump for case fans in a relatively quiet system is one (1) case fan per 75 watts for power. So for comparable interior case temps, you might want to include the cost of an extra case fan.
10. Noise - The 480 is 3 dbA louder than the 1060
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/RX_480_Gaming_X/22.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_1060_Gaming_X/23.html
So ... that's the data ... it's up to you to look at what you want to do with it ...
- If you don't use MSI Afterburner, then the OC advantage may be of no interest to you
- If you wear headphones, then the noise advantage will be of no interest to you
- Initially the 480 has an apparent cost advantage but the larger PSU requirement and extra case fan eats that up. Considering power costs along with the preceding, the 1060 is the more cost effective buy by far
- If you already have an oversized PSU then the power advantage is of no interest to you
- If you don't pay for electricity cause it's included in rent, then the power advantage is of no interest to you
- But most of all, if those 16 - 21 games that TPU uses for testing are not ones you play, then you need to pay specific attention to how each performs in games you do play... so start here and see how each performs in the games you are interested in.
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/RX_480_Gaming_X/6.html
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_1060_Gaming_X/6.html
How each individual arrives at their choice will be different for everyone, there is no "wrong choice" here.
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Now the 580 is a bit faster than the 480 outta the box so it improves its position there by about 5% overall ... thatz still not enough to catch the 1060 when both are overclocked. On the downside, the 580 consumes a lot more power (25%) which also means more noise and heat
Hi Friend, as noted...comparable GPUs, though I'd lean towards the RX 580 for several reasons:
1. AMD FreeSync; though arguably "less optimal" than G-Sync...the chances of your next monitor being FreeSync are higher than nVidia's adaptive refresh tech. This point is mute if you have plans for a G-Sync monitor in your future.
2. More Video Memory; though you'll most likely hit the processing ceiling of the GPU before using the extent of the 8GB VRAM...I'd still call the RX 580 more "future proof" in this respect
3. [subjective] Greater Gaming Longevity; despite being an nVidia fanboy, I've been frustrated at their gimicky support of DX in the past (e.g.,Async-Compute), and their inclination to support proprietary standards as a rule of thumb. If all things are equal, supporting AMD is the best decision as a consumer IMO.
Either way, congrats on the upgrade plans! Both great cards!
And if the 580, is there a big difference between 4gb and 8gb?
The 1060 may be the safer choice.
That said ,I do think you'll be ok with the 580 but would suggest a psu replacement somewhere down the line.
Bear in mind , most (if not all) 580 have a 8 pin power connector.
I believe your psu only has a pair of 6 pins ?
If I'm right you are going to need a twin 6 pin to 8 pin adapter.
PSU: Seasonic ECO-430W
CPU: AMD FX 6300 4.0 Ghz
CPU cooler: Cooler Master Hyper TX3 Evo
Could it handle those two cards?
I know that there will be a bottleneck but I'm gonna upgrade to LGA1151 later.
the 580 is better:)
My current specs:
Ryzen 1600
Br50 msi tomahawk
16gb ddr4 2400mhz adata xpg dazzle
Power supply corsair vs550.
Is there going to be a problem if i switch to rx580 8gb?
There will be no compatibility or bottleneck issues whatsoever.
But unless your GPU is defective there isn't really any reason to change it to an RX 580.
In terms of gaming, both perform roughly the same. The 1060 performs better in games like The Witcher 3, Mafia 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider etc. while the 580 performs better in games like Wolfenstein 2, DOOM, The Division, Hitman etc. Never is the margin greater than by more than 5-7%. However, the 580 will consume more power though it won't be a problem without your PSU.
In terms of Mining, if you are interested in that, then RX 580 is significantly superior to the 1060 with a better Hash Rate and has been the go to card for many small time or casual miners.
Which would you guys recommend?
My experience is Nvidia are quicker at fixing drivers for newly released games. If you are someone like me who will buy a game when it releases this counts for something, if you normally wait for game prices to drop before buying then this won't matter. I therefore prefer Nvidia as a brand to live with but I'm happy to say that all the 480/580/1060 6Gb are all excellent choices, the difference between them is only measurable in benchmarks and make no difference in the real world.
I have a 1440p Freesync monitor that operates from 30Hz to 144Hz. Maybe some older monitors had a limited range, but that's not the case with the newer models.
Freesync works brilliantly for me (since I bought a new DP cable anyway!) and for a card like the RX 580 it's a great feature.
When I am running with only a single card it allows me to keep my settings maxed out at 1440p and not worry about stutter.
I have Crossfire R9 Furys, but a single R9 Fury has very similar performance to an RX 580 nowadays.
A huge thanks in advance for everyone.
Another thing, is the strix easy to disassemble and paint and are there any tutorials on it?
Thanks, Kevin.
As far as the difference between the two GPUs, the 8GB 580 vs.1060 6GB, the 580 beats the 1060 in just about every DX12 and DX11 game. Both are priced similarly. I feel the 8GB 580 is the better buy and will last much longer not only with an extra 2GB VRAM, but because of its wider 256-bit memory bus vs. the 1060's 192-bit bus.
All opinions and help appreciated!
Thanks!
I would not get the RX580 4GB and GTX1060 3gb...although the RX480 4GB is the better pick in this case.
PS- If you could recommend a brand and type of card for that would be more than welcome thanks in advance
I assumed you mean 1060 6Gb, the 3Gb has its cuda cores cut down as well as RAM.
A 500watt seasonic PSU should be more than enough. Do you know the model?
but came DOA and made my computer freeze constanntly and and i tried reinstalling windows and it would freeze to where i couldnt even do that i Also RMA'ed it and looking to get a new card
thanks to consuming less power gtx 1060 runs cooler , quieter and has very similar performance .
rx 580 8gb is maybe like 3-5% faster (sometimes not even that , depending on the game in question)
gtx 1060 6gb wins in my book .
The MSI GeForce GTX 1060 AERO ITX 6G OC
(https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137094)
or
The MSI Radeon RX 580 RX 580 ARMOR 4G OC
(https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137120)
1) In theory, the RX-580 should do a lot better, relatively, as time goes on and its architecture is optimized for, but
2) NVidia tends to have better driver support. In fact, I've heard relatively more claims that the RX series is having issues than on the NVidia side.
Now more than 4GB not being needed is mostly true, though it's impossible to predict that over the next few years.
So if the price is similar I'd go with the GTX1060 6GB.
Here's a modern comparison too:
https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Sapphire/RX_580_Nitro_Plus/30.html
They are actually closer to EQUAL if we compared cards with the same OC and cooler. Again, the RX-580 will do a little better in some modern games, and the GTX1060 fairs better on average in older games.
I'm not really playing the latest AAA games all the time, but all my games are played on a 144Hz Monitor, 1080p.
RX 580 or 1060 or maybe 1070?
Im planning on building a gaming pc with an amd ryzen 1600, msi b350 tomahawk and 16gb ram.
I can get either gtx 1060 6gb and rx 580 8gb for similar price of £300, give or take a couple of pounds.
What id like to know is;
- which is better in terms of performance for 1080p? And 1440p?
- is the 2gb extra vram worth it?
- is the lack of sli on 1060 a reason to go 580 with crossfire capability?
Thanks in advance, any advice will be helpfull as for me this is a tough choice considering price point
-No clear winner, both trade blows depending on game.
-Not really but if your going with the 580 I'd take the 8gb over then 4gb for higher textures, especially at 1440P.
-Both SLI & Crossfire support is really poor nowadays and neither is worth it over a single better GPU.
Considering you have a 450W PSU I'd go with the 1060 6gb as the 580 may be cutting it too close and you don't want to risk damage.
So my question is should i buy the rx 480 or gtx 1060 6gb that i could just put in without a change in my rig
I don't know wich of these 3 should i buy.
Thanks in advance