Laptop rx 580 vs gtx 1060 , and GeForce GTX 1060 are popular mid-range graphics cards that are often compared in gaming benchmarks. Let’s analyze their performance across a variety of games and key specifications.
When comparing the average results across all 27 games tested, the Gaming X+ 9Gbps ​​model is no faster than the EVGA FTW+. This is the model we used for all of our GTX 1060 tests.
This also means that the RX 480 is only 2.5% slower than the GTX 1060 at 1080p, or 2fps, which is not a significant difference. The RX 580 only improved performance by 5%, or 2 frames per second (2.5%) faster than the GTX 1060.
Overall, the RX 580 is faster than the GTX 1060, although the margin is not significant.
This is the specification when comparing the 9Gbps Gaming X device.
If we remove DirectX 11 titles and just focus on titles that support the low-level API, we see that the GTX 1060 and RX 480 are roughly equal.
That said, the RX 580 is now 6% faster than the GTX 1060, which isn’t a huge improvement but is still a clear win for the red team in these more modern titles.
When considering the major victories and defeats of each team, it is interesting to note that AMD leads in the majority of the tested games (15 compared to Nvidia’s 11) while only tying in one category. However, the margin is extremely narrow in Overwatch, For Honor, and F1 2016.
The RX 580 is faster by a margin of 10% or more in Total War: Warhammer, Titanfall 2, Mafia III, Resident Evil 7, Call of Duty Infinite Warfare, and Doom. Meanwhile, it is only slower by 10% in three games, Dishonored 2, Gears of War 4, and Grand Theft Auto V. The cards perform quite similarly, although you will notice a slight increase in performance (and power consumption) with the RX 580 compared to the GTX 1060.
Conclusion:
If comparing based on the MSRP of each card, the RX 580 seems like the obvious choice at $230 for the 8GB model compared to $250 for the GTX 1060 6GB (no MSRP for the new 9Gbps models).
However, most RX 580s are priced at $250, so we really need to see some price adjustments here. To give it some value, there is a PowerColor Red Dragon model being sold for $230, but the Gigabyte Aorus model that we tested is currently priced at $280, which I think is a bit expensive.
Similarly, the GTX 1060 models also have a starting price of around $230, although most are priced at $250. The EVGA FTW+ model we used for testing is priced at $280, while the new 9Gbps model from MSI is even more expensive at $290.
Overall performance: The RX 580 generally outperforms the GTX 1060 in many modern games, especially in newer games or those that require more graphics.
Power consumption: The GTX 1060 is more power-efficient with a lower TDP.
Price: The price may vary depending on market conditions, but generally they are equivalent in the used market.
Driver support: NVIDIA usually provides more frequent driver updates, which can affect performance in newer games.
For gamers who want to play the latest games at 1080p resolution with high settings, both cards are solid choices. The RX 580 can provide slightly better performance in most cases, while the GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Your choice may also depend on other factors such as brand preference, specific game optimization, and current market price.