MSI Radeon R9 390X Gaming vs MSI Geforce GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB

[Aaron_R]

Hello Eeveryone I am currently trying to decide between the above two cards. I have the chance to buy a used R9 only about 5 months old or a new 1060 for approx the same price. Everything seems so close with gpu boss showing gaming and graphics rated higher for r9. Looking for some outside input.

Thanks.

 

[SammChisnall]

The GTX 1060 Gaming would be the better option between these two cards but being honest there isnt that much of a noticeable difference. The main difference is the huge power consumption jump from the 1060's 125w to the 390x's 321w.

Overall the 1060 Gaming X would be the better card to go for.

 

[Math Geek]

they would be pretty close in performance really with the 1060 being a but stronger. a 1060 6 gb is roughly a gtx 980 in performance. and a 980 is a little better than the 390x.

personally i'd grab the newer tech card and go for the 1060 simply due to the MUCH lower power needs and much cooler operation.

 

[Aaron_R]

Awesome thanks alot guys, with what I was seeing I was thinking the same (plus getting NEW vs used for same performance!)

 

[Jay Santos]

390X is a well known PSU killer. If you don't have a minimum of 600watts PSU don't bother.