GTX 1060 3GB vs RX 480 8GB

FATALITYSN1P3R · Feb 24, 2017

I'm planning to build a new pc. I have the rest planned out but I'm still torn on the GPU I need to get. Here is a link to my build (I'm planning to get the new Ryzen 7 instead of the i7). I will also accept any suggestion that you may have. Thanks!
https://pcpartpicker.com/user/Sprance/saved/dwfD3C

TechyInAZ · Feb 24, 2017

There is no comparison, the RX 480 8GB. The GTX 1060 3GB goes up against the 4GB not the 8GB.

FATALITYSN1P3R · Feb 24, 2017

TechyInAZ :

Then which one out of those two would win?

john TJ · Feb 24, 2017

Get the RX 480, you can crossfire in future if needed, while the 1060 would'nt suppoort SLI
More VRAM , better DX12 performance in RX480.
But the 1060 seems to give much stable FPS going above 1080p

TechyInAZ · Feb 24, 2017

FATALITYSN1P3R :

None really. If you compare ALL gaming benchmarks and put them all into one graph, the 3GB would be pretty much equal to the 4GB, at 1080P. If you go above 1080P, then the rx 480 4GB would win. However, some games still do perfer the 1060 3GB (ie. 1060 gets higher fps), so you'll have to see what games you play.

JackNaylorPE · Feb 24, 2017

According to techpowerup's testing in their 16 game test suite .... the 1060 6GB > 480 8GB

the 1060 3GB > 480 4GB

Problem is, you haven't provided a resolution ... at 1440p, the RAM figures in a lot more than it would at 1080p. At 1080p, the VRAM question is inconsequential.

Right now, the recent price cuts on the 480 make it an attractive purchase... at least at 1st glance... the PSU should be 100 watts bigger and you prolly want an extra case fan with the 480. The difference in power costs would be about $65 over an anticipated 3 year life span....

However looking at your build, I'd drop the 7700k since your MoBo can not take advantage of it and get a 7600. That puts $120 back in your pocket ... and leaves you with range of a 1070.

Cheaper, better and more powerful PSUs (saves $10):

SeaSonic S12II 620 $45
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151096

SeaSonic M12II 520 $45 (modular)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817151093

If you can spring for some extra budget room...

-The Realtek ALC887 audio solution on your MoBo may leave you wanting more. I'd have selected a Z270 MoBo w/ ALC 1220 and a7600k. The MSI Mortar ($115) would take a 7600k and improves the audio solution to ALC 892

-An extra $22 would get you a SSD/HD ybrid which would speed things up a bit for $20
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ftPfrH/seagate-internal-hard-drive-st1000dx001

Samsing SSD = 15.6 secs
Seagate SSHD = 16.5
HD = 21.2

heebobo5 · Feb 24, 2017

JackNaylorPE :

According to techpowerup's testing in their 16 game test suite .... the 1060 6GB > 480 8GB

the 1060 3GB > 480 4GB

Problem is, you haven't provided a resolution ... at 1440p, the RAM figures in a lot more than it would at 1080p. At 1080p, the VRAM question is inconsequential.

Right now, the recent price cuts on the 480 make it an attractive purchase... at least at 1st glance... the PSU should be 100 watts bigger and you prolly want an extra case fan with the 480. The difference in power costs would be about $65 over an anticipated 3 year life span....

However looking at your build, I'd drop the 7700k since your MoBo can not take advantage of it and get a 7600. That puts $120 back in your pocket ... and leaves you with range of a 1070.

Cheaper, better and more powerful PSUs (saves $10):

SeaSonic S12II 620 $45
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

SeaSonic M12II 520 $45 (modular)
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16...

If you can spring for some extra budget room...

-The Realtek ALC887 audio solution on your MoBo may leave you wanting more. I'd have selected a Z270 MoBo w/ ALC 1220 and a7600k. The MSI Mortar ($115) would take a 7600k and improves the audio solution to ALC 892

-An extra $22 would get you a SSD/HD ybrid which would speed things up a bit for $20
https://pcpartpicker.com/product/ftPfrH/seagate-interna...

Samsing SSD = 15.6 secs
Seagate SSHD = 16.5
HD = 21.2

Solid suggestions! ^ I'd recommend looking into this as well.

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