GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1080 comes out dramatically faster — about 78% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060.
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GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1080 vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1080 is dramatically faster, around 78% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce GTX 1080 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1060 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1080 packs 2,560 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1060 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 180W. The GeForce GTX 1080 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 180W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1080 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1080's memory is also faster — 320 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1080?
The GeForce GTX 1080 is the faster card by about 78%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.