GTX 780Ti vs GTX 1060

Ibreakthings · Dec 21, 2016

I have a GTX 770 with a 10% core OC and a 20% Mem OC. I'm wanting to upgrade my graphics card but I don't know which to get. I can overclock the 780Ti Classified but the Gigabyte GTX1060 only has a 4+1 power phase so it has limited overclocking. Would the performance gained from a 1060 be worth spending the extra $50-80?

6GB Gigabyte Windforce OC
$260
3GB EVGA GTX780Ti Classified
$175-$210

BurgerandChips66 · Dec 21, 2016

Look at this comparison of the 780Ti vs. modern cards...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_FJyfttrwU

The 780Ti is still 'ok' for 1080p, however the GTX 1060 or RX 480 are a much better bet. I'd consider an RX 480 in your position.

doubletake · Dec 21, 2016

I wouldn't bother with Kepler anymore. Go for the 1060.

rcald2000 · Dec 21, 2016

Definitely get the GTX 1060 6 GB. The 780 Ti's 3 GB and two generation old architecture isn't cutting it anymore.

photonboy · Dec 21, 2016

I definitely would get the GTX1060 6GB

(AMD RX-480 8GB is also worth considering. If you have a good CPU that's also a good choice. It's not quite as good for older titles but pulling ahead for newer so one isn't definitely better than the other.)

1) POWER PHASES aren't directly related to overclocking.

The GTX1060 and newer GPU's are running close to their maximum already which is why there's little overclocking left.

2) 3GB is not enough for some games currently to prevent stutter, and that's only going to get worse as many newer games are VRAM hungry. Proven with the GTX1060 3GB card vs underclocked GTX1060 6GB.

3) Performance: https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/NVIDIA/GeForce_GTX_1060/26.html

The GTX780Ti if it overclocks well will close the gap, but again I don't recommend it due to VRAM.

Also, the newer cards are much quieter and even can disable the fans. In addition, is that USED? If so, if it fails you are SOL.

4) No mention of CPU as well. If it's relatively weak it will bottleneck (but it varies by the game).

5) *You can expect about 2x the FPS in games with GTX1060 6GB vs your GTX770.

6) You can still TWEAK a GTX1060 but it's more complicated. On my GTX1080 I did THIS:
a) 5% overclock on my FTW card, then
b) used EVGA Precision and clicked "MANUAL" for the frequency/voltage graph. This takes several minutes but will optimize the voltage for each of the frequency points to minimize the heat and thus reduce throttling due to temperature.

So I gained 10% or so in some games but it varies as to whether the game is even running at the throttle point.

Ibreakthings · Dec 21, 2016

Would getting a GTX1060 or a RX480 be worth spending 30% more over a 780ti?

RCFProd · Dec 21, 2016

Nvidia Kepler doesn't seem to have aged well.

Ibreakthings · Dec 21, 2016

Would getting a aftermarket cooler and overclocking it bring the 780ti back in spec with a 1060? The cooler is a Arctic Accelero IV which brings the 290X with a 50W higher TDP to 55C underload.

Ibreakthings · Dec 21, 2016

Also whatever card I go with is paired with a I3 4370 and 32GB CL10 2400mhz ram.

RCFProd · Dec 21, 2016

Ibreakthings :

No chance.

Ibreakthings :

Odd parts, aren't both (very) poor value/performance ratred for your intended use?

BurgerandChips66 · Dec 21, 2016

If you want your card to avoid obsolescence for as long as possible, I would avoid the 780Ti and get a GTX 1060 or an RX 480. If it were my money, that is what I would do.

maxalge · Dec 21, 2016

RCFProd :

Ibreakthings :

No chance.

Ibreakthings :

Odd parts, aren't both (very) poor value/performance ratred for your intended use?

indeed

makes no sense for either gaming, server, virtualization or rendering...

RobCrezz · Dec 21, 2016

I upgraded my 780 lightning to a 1060 6gb Strix, was a good increase in performance, so I would recommend the 1060 6gb over the 780 ti.

Ibreakthings · Dec 21, 2016

RobCrezz :

Was the performance gained worth paying 30-40% more?

RobCrezz · Dec 21, 2016

Ibreakthings :

Yeah and the extra vram will be useful as games are getting more vram hungry.

RCFProd · Dec 21, 2016

Getting an RX 470 4GB will still be better than a GTX 780 Ti 3GB.

bicycle_repair_man · Dec 21, 2016

RCFProd :

Agreed, as a former GTX 770 owner myself, driver support has been non-existent for a while now.

OP, you should also consider the RX 480 4GB if you aren't adverse to AMD.

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