RX 470 vs GTX 1060 3GB?

[Memo 1212]

Both cards are at the exact same price in my country and I can't decide which one to buy. I have an X99 system and also an ultra wide monitor. I was thinking about the 3GB not being enough. PLEASE HELP!!

 

[10tacle]

How much more is the 6GB 1060 where you are? For long term, the 4GB 470 would be the better buy at the same price point just based on your "ultra wide" resolution, whatever that is. But in direct comparisons at 1080p, even the 3GB 1060 beats the 4GB 470. History has proven however that AMD GPUs remain stronger performers over time than Nvidia GPUs (and I'm an Nvidia fanboy). The 6GB 1060 is a steal for the price if you can swing the extra scratch to buy one. Especially since newer games like Dues Ex are requiring more GPU VRAM. Even at 1080p these days 3GB is going to be outdated real soon.

 

[jeffredo]

The GTX 1060 3GB is faster in almost any scenario.

https://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/MSI/GTX_1060_Gaming_X_3_GB/26.html

The higher your resolution though, the more the 470 starts stretching its legs over the 1060.

No, it doesn't. I can't imagine anyone buying either card for 4K and at 1080p or 1440p the GTX 1060 3GB beats the RX 470 quite handily.

 

[Jester Maroc]

Get the GTX1060. It beats the rx480 in almost all DX11 titles. So the gap to the rx470 is even bigger.

 

[10tacle]

^^You are correct I edited my comment. I was looking at the 8GB 480 and Dues Ex 1440p benchmarks. However, it doesn't change the fact based on history that the lower-mid tier AMD GPUs last a lot longer than Nvidia GPUs for futureproofing.

 

[Jester Maroc]

Also, ultrawide is only 25% bigger than 1080p. I doubt the extra 1gb VRAM will become an issue. The extra horses from a better (EDIT: more powerful) GPU is more relevant in this case.

 

[10tacle]

Also, ultrawide is only 25% bigger than 1080p. I doubt the extra 1gb VRAM will become an issue. The extra horses from a better (EDIT: more powerful) GPU is more relevant in this case.

Not long term though. This is where the 470's 256-bit memory bus will be better (long term) than Nvidia's 192-bit memory bus 1060. Again, benchmarks in current games with older AMD GPUs compared to older Nvidia GPUs show it.

And this is becoming more evident in DX12 games and a good indicator of what the future may look like. As a long time Green Team fan and not owning an AMD product since an HD 4870, it pains me to say that. But the truth cannot be denied.

Here's an example with Warhammer. Note where the GTX 970 compares with the older generation 512-bit bus R9 290 (direct GTX 780 competitor which has a 384-bit bus, but a lower priced card by $100 when released in 2013).

http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/msi_geforce_gtx_1060_gaming_x_3gb_review,13.html

And a 2013 benchmark: http://images.anandtech.com/graphs/graph7481/59456.png

 

[Memo 1212]

Where I live, the 6 GB version it's almost 120 dollars more so I'm picky about the "worth it" thingy, I don't think it will or maybe it does because of the extra gigs and long term. 3 gigs it's becoming a bottleneck these days even at 1080p in some games. So maybe save some cash and get the full 6 GB version may be the best solution?

 

[10tacle]

Where I live, the 6 GB version it's almost 120 dollars more...

Holy CRAP! Here in the US it's only a $50(US) difference depending on model. Here's an example:

3GB MSI for $240 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814137033
6GB MSI for $290 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127963

I would strongly recommend against buying a 3GB VRAM GPU these days if you plan on keeping it for a few years and want to play the latest games. Even 4GB cards are showing their age in more demanding games at 1080p like Dues Ex (today's Crysis in GPU destroying).

 

[Memo 1212]

So it's better trying to save for the 6GB version for more "future proof". Well maybe I'll try to get a good rebate Black Friday or something.

 

[10tacle]

Wait for Cyber Monday. NewEgg had some killer deals last year only offered by them (free game and $35/off an ASUS GTX 970 was last year's score there).

 

[Memo 1212]

Ok maybe that's the way to go and hopefully the prices will get closer to MSRP.