GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 580 are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 580: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1060 vs Radeon RX 580
The GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 580 post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 starts at $134 GBP against $137 GBP for the Radeon RX 580. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1060 wins on performance-per-dollar. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The Radeon RX 580 is trading below its $229 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 draws just 120W versus 185W for the Radeon RX 580, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the Radeon RX 580 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060's 6GB can fall short.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1060 brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 580 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or Radeon RX 580?
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the Radeon RX 580 if you find it at a steep discount.