NVIDIA GTX 1060 Review vs. RX 480, 1070, 1080

This definitive NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 review looks at FPS performance at 1080p, 1440p, 4K vs. the RX 480, GTX 1070, 1080, 390X, 960, 970, and more. We also test for temperatures, overclocking on the GTX 1060 Founders Edition & MSI 1060 Gaming X, noise, power, and more.

Editor, Test Lead: Steve “Lelldorianx” Burke
Video Producer: Andrew “ColossalCake” Coleman
Sr. Test Technician: Mike “Budekai?” Gaglione
FPS Test Technician: Andie “Draguelian” Burke
Noise Test Technician: Patrick “Mocalcium” Stone

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[snazzy]

Crazy good work, Steve. You're a machine. Honestly don't know how you're able to bench everything, make a video, and write your incredibly detailed articles within the window of receiving the cards and the embargo. You are a wizard. Best review on YouTube.

[TheEverLoLMrLoL]

I would still pick the RX 480 and heres why:

1) Don't need to pay for G-sync. That alone saves me $200.

2) DX12/Vulkan/CrossFire support.

3) AMD open source contribution.

4) No expensive "Founders" bullshit.

5) No shady business practice like Ngreedia.

6) The RX 480 is $379 AUD and the GTX 1060 is $500 >_>

[GamersNexus]

Note: Table should read 6GB for memory capacity on the GTX 1060.

Also, this is related but wasn't in the video (but is in the article): There is no 3GB model. There were rumors that one would exist, but that didn't turn out to be the case.

[CiiD]

this is the best review you can find out there clearly.

[james]

Thank you for this review. I want you to know I have 20+ "techtuber" accounts I'm subbed to on youtube and this is my go to channel for reliable information. Other channels have 7 minute videos with 3 minutes worth of ads and they display the average fps of 4 games and a quick temp chart. Keep up the good work man, you really are making your way up the ranks. BTW having the web article to further explain every video is something very few others have, and when they do they just make a video that is a recording of the article.

[recordatron]

I really like that you actually discuss your findings and elaborate on things instead of just going "here are the benchmarks..." and then slapping up some slides with music in the background as soooo many other channels have done.

For your hard work and professional approach you have earned a sub :-).

[mugflub]

Still the most articulate, comprehensive, well-done reviews of any tech channel. I wish I could subscribe twice. You guys deserve more attention.

[HimanshuGhadigaonkar]

Just saw LTT video on 1060 and it doesn't explain much.. So I believe your 26 mins would be worth something towards my new gaming rig..

[rcald-gzjd]

+Steve Burke
Great job on this review. I appreciate all the attention to detail in both the article and the video review. Respect.

[runbofdiver]

Easily one of the most informative reviews out there. The effort and detail provided in GN reviews is much appreciated!

[Verellic]

You guys are awesome, you go into MUCH more detail than other youtubers, keep it up.

[enesyazgan]

10x more effort and detail than any of the other reviewers. awesome job

[zolhof]

The 1070 is a beast! Best bang for your buck single card solution right now.

[YologamerY]

most genuine review so far keep up the good work. pls. :D

[mikeyproctor]

This is an excellent review you cover everything and back it up with the numbers. Thanks!

[kb]

seriously, this channel deserves more subscribers and likes.
A very in-depth review here

[CarianKnight]

If the quality of this channel drops in future i'm going to cry.

[SyncVir]

Nice review, however 1060 has no SLI option. That means I will be getting an AIB 480. The option to add a second card down the road matters.

[FredsRandomFinds]

Here in the UK a EVGA superclocked 980ti is available for only 20 quid more than an ASUS 1060. Think i know which i would go for...

[cconnors]

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for doing benchmarks in 4K even if the card isn't really meant for it. I'm willing to turn down settings to play at 4K so seeing how it performs at very high/ultra settings in comparison to the 480 tells me a lot. Always coming to Gamers Nexus first for benchmarks.