RX 480 for DX12 vs 1060?

[LemurWithAFemur]

Should i get a 480 now because of the dx 12 performance or the 1060 because of the overall performance? Which one would be more future proof?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

I chose the 1060 6gb for overall performance , but if your big on the DX 12 480 8gb has the edge.

 

[4745454b]

Nobody uses cards from years and years ago. I'm currently using an old 7950 because it still runs everything I want. Gamers upgrade their specs all the time. I wouldn't plan on a card lasting a long time. Buy what makes sense now. Even the 3GB 1060 outpaces the 480 most of the time. It's the card I'd probably buy if my 7950 dies.

 

[kansaw]

I'm prejudiced for the RX480 8 GB card: all those shader units and all that vram for future proofing. Not to mention great native DX12 support. Better off for the next 3 - 4 years.