1060 3gb or 6gb for 21:9 gaming

[Slow Pri]

Hi Guys - I've been trying to help out a friend. He's got a 21:9 Ultrawide LG monitor. He wants to play GTA 5, BF1 and etc (games like that).

Will the 1060 6GB Card be enough for 60+ FPS on a 21:9 monitor? Or should he go with the 1060 3GB SSC.



Budget is up to $270

 

[greens]

The 6GB card is the easy choice, increased resolution is one of the only justifications for VRAM.

The GTX 1060 6GB will run GTA V satisfactorily. You will probably have to reduce a few settings to get it steadily at 60FPS. Most new, AAA games should run well with a few settings turned down.

The GTX 1060 isn't going to be maxing out any new releases, but should provide an enjoyable experience.

 

[dangus]

it depends on his resolution. is it 2560x1080 or 3440x1440? he should go with the fastest card he can afford. of the two you listed, the 6GB is the faster card. i have an LG 2560x1080 and BF1 runs 60+ at ultra with a 4770k and gtx 970. GTA V its super smooth but never cared to measure the FPS because it seems about 60fps to me. the 1060 6gb is somewhere in between a gtx 970 and 980.

 

[TechyInAZ]

6GB indefinitely. The 3GB GTX 1060 can barely run 1080P at ultra settings without vram bottlenecking.