AMD Radeon RX 580 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB)
We do not have any performance data for the Radeon RX 580 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
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Summary
About the AMD Radeon RX 580 GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 580 is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q2 2017 with a MSRP of $229. It is built on the GCN 4.0 GPU microarchitecture (codename Polaris 20) and is manufactured on a 14 nm process.
Memory
The RX 580 has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,000 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The RX 580 includes 2,304 stream processors (SPs), the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,257 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,340 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 144 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 32 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The RX 580 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. AMD recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 185 W.
About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) GPU
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $199. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.
Memory
The GTX 1060 has 3 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.
Cores and Clock Speeds
The GTX 1060 includes 1,152 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,708 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 72 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.
Compatibility & Power Consumption
The GTX 1060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.
General Info
General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.
| Info | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMD | NVIDIA |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Market Segment | Desktop | Desktop |
| Release Date | Q2 2017 | Q3 2016 |
| Launch Price (MSRP) | $229 | $199 |
| Production Status | Active | End-of-life |
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Gaming Performance
Benchmark Performance
We do not have any performance data for the Radeon RX 580 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
We do not have any performance per dollar data for the Radeon RX 580 and the GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.
Relative Performance
The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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|---|---|---|---|
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Relative Value For Money
The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.
| GPU | Performance Per Dollar | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Benchmark Scores
This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.
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| Benchmark | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics | -- | 3,832 |
| PassMark G3D Mark | 8,815 | 9,806 (+11.24%) |
| PassMark G2D Mark | 770 (+0.79%) | 764 |
Technical Specs
Graphics Processor
General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Codename | Polaris 20 | GP106 |
| Architecture | GCN 4.0 | Pascal |
| Process Size | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Transistors | 5,700 million | 4,400 million |
Memory Details
Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Size | 8 GB | 3 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 Gb/s | 192.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Clock | 2,000 MHz | 2,002 MHz |
| Memory Interface | 256 bit | 192 bit |
| L1 Cache | 16 KB | 48 KB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 1,536 KB |
Board Compatibility
Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Slots | 2 slots | 2 slots |
| Bus Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 185 W | 120 W |
| Suggested PSU | 450 W | 300 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 6-pin |
| Outputs | HDMI 2.0b, DisplayPort 1.4a | DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a |
Cores & Clock Speeds
Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Stream Processors (SP) | 2,304 | -- |
| CUDA Cores | -- | 1,152 |
| Compute Units (CU) | 36 | -- |
| Stream Multiprocessors (SM) | -- | 9 |
| Texture Mapping Units (TMU) | 144 | 72 |
| Render Output Units (ROP) | 32 | 48 |
| Core Clock Speed | 1,257 MHz | 1,506 MHz |
| Core Clock Speed (Boost) | 1,340 MHz | 1,708 MHz |
Theoretical Performance
Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Fill Rate | 42.88 GPixel/s | 81.98 GPixel/s |
| Texture Fill Rate | 193 GTexel/s | 123 GTexel/s |
| FP32 Performance | 6.18 TFLOPS | 3.94 TFLOPS |
| FP64 Performance | 385.9 GFLOPS | 123 GFLOPS |
API Support
Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.
| Spec | Radeon RX 580 | GeForce GTX 1060 (3 GB) |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 (12_0) | 12 (12_1) |
| OpenCL | 2.1 | 3.0 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Shader Model | 6.7 | 6.8 |
* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.