Which GPU would be better?

[bizzybg]

So my question is which GPU would be better for Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz:
Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Super JetStream (6GB, 192bit)
or
Palit GeForce GTX 970 JetStream (4GB, 256bit)

Thanks in advance.

 

[CryoWolf]

The GTX 1060 6gb, it has more VRAm, newer and is out performing the 970 in a lot of cases.

 

[SBennett13]

So my question is which GPU would be better for Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz:
Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Super JetStream (6GB, 192bit)
or
Palit GeForce GTX 970 JetStream (4GB, 256bit)

Thanks in advance.

I would go with the 1060 with the higher, faster VRAM and built on the Pascal architecture.

 

[CryoWolf]

So my question is which GPU would be better for Intel Core i5-6600K 3.5GHz:
Palit GeForce GTX 1060 Super JetStream (6GB, 192bit)
or
Palit GeForce GTX 970 JetStream (4GB, 256bit)

Thanks in advance.

I would go with the 1060 with the higher, faster VRAM and built on the Pascal architecture.

Good plan!

 

[bizzybg]

Ok, but the thing that confuses me is why the 1060 is cheaper than the 970 and what's the difference between 192bit and 256bit?

 

[joex444]

There are two 1060s: the 3GB and 6GB. The 6GB is better than the 970, but the 3GB is worse. You want the 256-bit.

 

[CryoWolf]

Ok, but the thing that confuses me is why the 1060 is cheaper than the 970 and what's the difference between 192bit and 256bit?

thats is the bus speed, how quickly the memory can be accessed, but on the 1060 and what not it has other features which makes little difference between 192bit and 256bit, some one will correct me if i am wrong. And the pricing is because they are still trying to get money back on the old tech, they can only reduce it so much without making a loss. look at the 980 ti , some cases it costs more than the 1070 which is the better card in general (most cases ) not the anyone should buy more expensive older worse performing tech any way. Also Titan and 980 ti are 384bit bus and the 1080 is 256bit. 1080 kills both accept the new Titan X pascal.

 

[SBennett13]

Ok, but the thing that confuses me is why the 1060 is cheaper than the 970 and what's the difference between 192bit and 256bit?

The 192 bit and 256 bit are the memory interface. Obviously the higher is better. With that being said, Pascal is designed with faster core and memory clocks, easily making up the difference. The big thing that is the difference in these cards is VRAM. You want more VRAM to use high resolutions and Anti Aliasing.

 

[CryoWolf]

Ok, but the thing that confuses me is why the 1060 is cheaper than the 970 and what's the difference between 192bit and 256bit?

The 192 bit and 256 bit are the memory interface. Obviously the higher is better. With that being said, Pascal is designed with faster core and memory clocks, easily making up the difference. The big thing that is the difference in these cards is VRAM. You want more VRAM to use high resolutions and Anti Aliasing.

Thanks for clarifying : D

 

[SBennett13]

There are two 1060s: the 3GB and 6GB. The 6GB is better than the 970, but the 3GB is worse. You want the 256-bit.

970 has a advertised 4GB, but it is actually 3.5GB. No, we are not going to go into that discussion. Let leave that in the past.

 

[bizzybg]

So I should go for the 1060 one with no doubt?

 

[CryoWolf]

So I should go for the 1060 one with no doubt?

YES!!!!

 

[bizzybg]

Okay, thanks everyone for clarifying.