Gtx 1060 vs rx 480 8GB [1080p]

SkittishGaming · Sep 20, 2016

Hello toms-hardware,
I'm buying my GPU. Until now I was sure to go with the gtx 1060. But when I saw a video on Vulcan and DX12, I started to be concerned. I want the card to last for 4 years and give me 1080p 60-40fps performance. Which is the better option. I'm only 13, and I need help. Rest of my build:
PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($227.99 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: CRYORIG H5 Ultimate 76.0 CFM CPU Cooler ($46.99 @ Newegg)
Motherboard: Asus Z170 PRO GAMING ATX LGA1151 Motherboard ($137.98 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston HyperX Fury Black 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2133 Memory ($40.78 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Crucial BX200 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($69.99 @ B&H)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($45.88 @ OutletPC)
Case: Fractal Design Define S ATX Mid Tower Case ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Power Supply: XFX 650W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($74.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 Home OEM 64-bit ($84.88 @ OutletPC)
Total: $809.47
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-09-20 14:28 EDT-0400

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 20, 2016

If your concerned about Vulcan , grab the 480 8GB.

I went with the 1060 ROG OC.

SkittishGaming · Sep 20, 2016

Is it worth it? Price doesn't matter to me.

spdragoo · Sep 20, 2016

They're close in performance (1060 has maybe a 10% edge on the 480). Techspot gives their choice to the 3GB version of the 1060, while Tom's gave it to the 4GB version of the 480. It's not so much a budget question as price question: as long as the GTX 1060 is more expensive than the 480, you can buy either one & be reasonably happy. It's only if you buy the RX 480 & you pay more than if you'd bought the 1060 that you have to worry about overspending.

That being said, 4 years is a long time for a GPU to both last & still maintain its performance level. Today's mainstream/mid-level cards (like the 1060 & 470/480) are outperforming higher-level cards from 2 or even 3 years ago, because that's how technology moves. But you should be comfortable for at least 2 more years, & by the time you're pushing 4 years you'll probably have replaced the rest of your system anyway (or probably even bought a new monitor with a larger resolution).

SkittishGaming · Sep 20, 2016

spdragoo :

They're close in performance (1060 has maybe a 10% edge on the 480). Techspot gives their choice to the 3GB version of the 1060, while Tom's gave it to the 4GB version of the 480. It's not so much a budget question as price question: as long as the GTX 1060 is more expensive than the 480, you can buy either one & be reasonably happy. It's only if you buy the RX 480 & you pay more than if you'd bought the 1060 that you have to worry about overspending.

That being said, 4 years is a long time for a GPU to both last & still maintain its performance level. Today's mainstream/mid-level cards (like the 1060 & 470/480) are outperforming higher-level cards from 2 or even 3 years ago, because that's how technology moves. But you should be comfortable for at least 2 more years, & by the time you're pushing 4 years you'll probably have replaced the rest of your system anyway (or probably even bought a new monitor with a larger resolution).

GTX 1060 for me then

Dark Lord of Tech · Sep 20, 2016

I prefer the overall performance of the 1060 6GB.

sixgunSal · Dec 3, 2016

All things being about equal, I would go with the 480 only because as prices come down you can always add another 480 to crossfire them...That option is a no with the 1060. Of course if you can get a1070 now do it.

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