NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1060
Pascal · 6 GB GDDR5
NVIDIA GeForce VS AMD Radeon GPU COMPARISON
GTX 1060 vs RX 580
Compare RightNow GPU Database specifications and median 3DMark Time Spy Graphics scores. The quick answer below is intentionally separated from game-specific FPS and live pricing.
VS
AMD Radeon
RX 580
GCN 4.0 · 8 GB GDDR5
QUICK ANSWER
RX 580 leads in 3DMark Time Spy
RX 580 has a median Graphics score of 4,348 versus 4,204 for GTX 1060, a lead of about 3% in this synthetic workload.
3DMARK TIME SPY
Time Spy Graphics score comparison
Median Graphics scores across submitted 3DMark Time Spy results; higher is better.
GTX 10604,204
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 619,622 resultsView 3DMark result searchRX 5804,348
Median Time Spy Graphics score · 369,006 resultsView 3DMark result searchTime Spy is a synthetic DirectX 12 workload, not an FPS guarantee. Submitted results can include different board models, drivers, cooling, overclocks, and laptop power limits. Models are desktop GPUs unless explicitly labeled Laptop.
SPECIFICATIONS
GTX 1060 vs RX 580 specs
Reference specifications from the RightNow GPU Database, whose upstream records come from TechPowerUp.
| Specification | GTX 1060 | RX 580 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | GCN 4.0 |
| GPU codename | GP106 | Polaris 20 |
| Foundry | TSMC | GlobalFoundries |
| Process size | 16 nm | 14 nm |
| Shader units | 1,280 | 2,304 |
| Base clock | 1,506 MHz | 1,257 MHz |
| Boost clock | 1,709 MHz | 1,340 MHz |
| Memory | 6 GB GDDR5 | 8 GB GDDR5 |
| Memory bus | 192-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 192.2 GB/s | 256 GB/s |
| TMUs | 80 | 144 |
| ROPs | 48 | 32 |
| Tensor cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ray tracing cores | Not listed | Not listed |
| L2 cache | 1.5 MB | 2 MB |
| TDP | 120 W | 185 W |
| Recommended system power | 300 W | 450 W |
| PCI Express | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| Power connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Display outputs | 1x DVI, 1x HDMI 2.0, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a | 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x DisplayPort 1.4a |
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Vulkan | 1.4 | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| FP32 performance | 4.38 TFLOPS | 6.17 TFLOPS |
GTX 1060: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
RX 580: RightNow GPU Database · upstream record · retrieved Aug 20, 2026
HOW TO CHOOSE
Should you choose GTX 1060 or RX 580?
A useful choice depends on performance, memory, power, price, and the games or workloads you actually use.
Start with measured performance
RX 580 has a median Graphics score of 4,348 versus 4,204 for GTX 1060, a lead of about 3% in this synthetic workload. Treat a result within roughly three percent as effectively close in this synthetic workload.
Check memory and power
GTX 1060 lists 6 GB GDDR5 and 120 W graphics power; RX 580 lists 8 GB GDDR5 and 185 W. Board-partner models can use different coolers, limits, and connectors.
Verify the exact game and price
This comparison does not invent FPS or value claims. Check independent testing for your games and resolution, then compare the current prices of the exact cards available to you.