Should I get RX 480 over GTX 1060

[arbiterrecon]

So for about $30 more I have the option for a RX-480, when I'm planning on getting GTX 1060 3Gb what's the big difference between the two? If any. The GTX 1060 is higher than the RX on the benchmarks website and GPU guru

 

[PatrioticPickle]

http://www.hardwareunboxed.com/3gb-vs-6gb-gtx-1060-vram-comparison-more-competitive-than-you-might-think/

 

[rcald2000]

I would suggest getting a GTX 1060 and I think the 6 GB version is worth the stretch.

 

[dontlistentome]

You need to think about your requirements, now and in the future. For 1080p gaming right now, I'd say the 1060 3gb is the best buy at $199. The 1gb extra that the RX 480 4gb gives you is not going to do anything for you right now.

If you believe Directx 12 and/or Vulcan will be important in gaming in the near future, the 480 would be the better bet. If it takes too long for DX12 and Vulcan to take off, then it's probable that neither the 1060 or 480 will be good gaming cards at that point.

 

[darky26]

I would suggest getting a GTX 1060 and I think the 6 GB version is worth the stretch.

+1

 

[frank_hnd]

GTX1060 is a better card ATM, but if I was looking to upgrade my monitor anytime soon then I would consider the RX480 for the Freesync option.

 

[kansaw]

If you're interested in dual graphics cards in the future then the RX480 is a good choice. The 1060 can not sli.

 

[rcald2000]

Kansaw makes a good point. If there is any chance that you may want to SLI / CrossFire then you should watch the video below. Otherwise I stick with my original 1060 (6GB) recommendation.

JayzTwoCents: AMD RX480 Crossfire vs GTX1080 vs GTX1070 vs 970 SSC SLI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVVJPbFRDEc

 

[maxalge]

So for about $30 more I have the option for a RX-480, when I'm planning on getting GTX 1060 3Gb what's the big difference between the two? If any. The GTX 1060 is higher than the RX on the benchmarks website and GPU guru

1060 6gb > rx 480 > 1060 3gb

( the 3gb version not only has half the vram but is also internally neutered, it SHOULD be called the 1050 )