AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the faster graphics card, scoring 20/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 18/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB — roughly 11% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy.

AMD

AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB

18
Gaming score / 100
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Winner

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB

20
Gaming score / 100
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Specs compared

SpecAMD Radeon RX 580 4GBNVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Gaming score18/10020/100
VRAM4 GB3 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR5
TDP185 W120 W
Boost clock1340 MHz1708 MHz
ReleaseApr 2017Aug 2016
MSRP$99.00$119.00

AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB: which should you buy?

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is the faster graphics card, scoring 20/100 on our gaming benchmark versus 18/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB — roughly 11% faster. That said, the gap is small, so the cheaper option is often the smarter buy. For your specific games and resolution, run both through our comparison tool, check pairing with the bottleneck calculator, or see where each lands on the tier list.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB better than the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?
The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB is faster for gaming, scoring 20/100 versus 18/100 for the AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB (about 11% faster).

Should I buy the AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB or the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB?
For raw gaming performance, choose the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB. If it costs notably more for only a small gain, the AMD Radeon RX 580 4GB can be the better value. Check current prices before deciding.

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