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Why GTX 1060 more productive RX 480. Selection of video cards - Interesting facts

GPU developers Weekly languid us in tense expectation. While in the top segment of the new generation of NVIDIA cards announced the appearance GeForce GTX 1070. and GeForce GTX 1080., AMD in the middle price range presented. About direct competition between these cards did not have to speak.

With advent GeForce GTX 1060. Manufacturers finally met in the middle price segment. We oppose each other both available accelerators, show the winners in each test category and analyze the results.

Note: Since our practical reference card test was conducted with the beta drivers, for this comparison we took only a slightly overclocked. During individual testing, this card showed an average of three additional frames per second more compared to the reference model.

Radeon RX 480 and GeForce GTX 1060 in comparison

Specifications
	SAPPHIRE RADEON RX 480 8 GB	ZOTAC GTX 1060 6 GB Amp!
Number of universal processors	2304	1280
Number of textural blocks (TMUS)	144	80
Number of rasterization blocks (ROPS)	32	48
	1120 MHz	1557 MHz
Frequency graphic processor in "Boost" mode	1266 MHz	1772 MHz
Volume of video memory	8192 MB	6144 MB
Frequency of video memory	8000 MHz	8008 MHz
Tire Blossomy Video Motion	256 bits	192 bits
TDP.	150 watt	120 Watt.
Length of the video card	24.3 cm.	21.2 cm.
Ability to combine the power of two GPUs	there is	No
Support Vr.	there is	there is
Measurements
	SAPPHIRE RADEON RX 480 8 GB	ZOTAC GTX 1060 6 GB Amp!	The difference between GTX 1060 and RX 480
Test: 3DMark (Cloud Gate)	28,813 points	29 630 points	2,84%
Test: 3DMark (Fire Strike)	10 483 points	11 144 points	6,31%
Test: 3DMark (Fire Strike Ultra)	2716 points	3018 points	11,12%
Test: 3DMark DirectX 12 Feature Test	22 579 990 Draw Calls	19 879 946 Draw Calls	11,96%
Test: 3DMark Time Spy	4036 points	4191 points	3,85%
Test: Dirt Rally (1080p)	80.96 FPS	86 FPS.	6,23%
Test: Dirt Rally (4K)	26.97 FPS.	31.36 FPS.	16,28%
Test: Alien: Isolation (1080p)	122.79 FPS.	141.1 FPS.	14,92%
Test: Alien: Isolation (4K)	39.07 FPS.	44.79 FPS.	14,65%
Test: GTA V (1080p)	81.6 fps	105.68 FPS.	29,51%
Test: GTA V (4K)	27.92 FPS.	39.21 FPS.	40,44%
Test: Ashes of the Singularity (1080p)	44.8 FPS.	46.9 FPS.	4,69%
Test: Ashes of the Singularity (4K)	32.3 FPS.	31 FPS.	4,03%
Test: Metro: Last Light Redux (1080p)	80.83 FPS	92.42 FPS.	14,34%
Test: Metro: Last Light Redux (4K)	25.9 FPS.	32.33 FPS.	24,83%
Test: Luxmark.	2704 points	1994 points	26,26%
Average			9,24%
Medium noise level during games	3.1 Son.	1.5 Son.	51,62%
Maximum heating temperature at full load	84 ° C.	75 ° C.	10,72%
Power consumption of the system at full load	247 Watt.	240 Watt.	2,84%
Medium retail price	20 000 rubles	26 000 rubles	18,59%

GeForce GTX 1060: What does NVIDIA wins

ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1060 It can boast an extremely high clock frequency. Despite the fact that GPU GP-106 has less textural blocks and bandwidth Access tires to six gigabytes video memory of the GDDR5 standard from this card below, it wins in benchmarks.

If we talk more accurately - the advantage is approximately 9%. When measurements in the resolution of 1080p win GeForce GTX 1060. It comes to even up to 30%. Estimates obtained by testing in 4K resolution can be neglected - the cards under consideration demonstrate weak results in it for a comfortable game.

The advantage is added and the victory in the "Power consumption" category is added: Dispel thermal power (TDP) in GeForce GTX 1060 less than the same indicator Radeon RX 480. by 30 watts. Despite the greater performance, our whole test system Consumes only 240 watts under full load (with Founders Edition: 206 Watt). At the same time, the GPU temperature on the Pascal architecture is only 75 ° C.

Radeon RX 480: What Wins AMD

AMD performance loss can compensate a bit in three areas. First, noticeable, even if there is still theoretical, superiority is observed in tests where work is checked functionality DirectX 12. In addition, in the demanding DX12 game "Ashes of the Singularity" and DX12-benchmark "Time Spy" cards go almost in vor.

Figuratively this may mean that at present GeForce GTX 1060. Wins a sprint race, but during the marathon, her competitor can seriously add. However, it is still early to do unambiguous conclusions on this topic.

But it certainly deserves attention to the savings that can be achieved when choosing in favor of RX 480. While ZOTAC and NVIDIA requires a whole 26,000 rubles for GeForce GTX 1060, RX 480 can now be obtained for 20,000 rubles. In addition, you can use two RX 480 in one system. This card is very effective in crossfire mode, and such a duet can be compared with the power even with GeForce GTX 1080. In the case of GeForce GTX 1060, the resource combination of two video cards is not possible: NVIDIA disabled support SLI.

What kind of video card should buy?

If you need the most productive card in the middle class, it will be more correct to make a choice in favor NVIDIA GeForce. GTX 1060.. However, AMD receives a prize for value for money. If both of these parameters are important for you, consider: GeForce GTX 1060 by 9% more powerful, but Radeon RX 480. Currently cheaper. In addition, over time, you can extend the enjoyment of the system with the AMD video card by setting the second fee. GeForce GTX 1060 due to the lack of such an opportunity will have to be changed completely.

Our recommendation: If you want as much power as possible right now and can spend an additional 6000 rubles, it will be better to take GTX 1060 from NVIDIA partners - for example, Zotac GTX 1060 AMP!. This card is equipped with a more quiet fan and approximately for the same money offers even a little bit, but still more power than Founders Edition.

If you want to save some money, get the best price and performance ratio, as well as leave an open opportunity to build capacity, definitely choose Radeon RX 480.. Or wait even just a couple of days - the first non-standard versions from the manufacturer's partners should appear on sale.

The GTX 1060 is Nvidia's Third 16 NM Pascal Based GPU. IT Follows Last Month's Release of the Higher End GTX 1070 and 1080. The 1060 HAS A TDP of 120 Watts and Its Aftermarket Variants Are Available Right Away Alongside The Reference Founders Edition. COMPARING THE GTX 1060 AND 970 SHOWS THAT ALTHOUGH THE 1060 LEADS BY 12% IT IS ALSO CURRENTLY MORE EXPENSIVE. NVIDIA RUSHED THE RETAIN MARKET SHARE THAT MAY OTHERWISE HAVE GONE TO AMD'S NEW POLARIS BASED RX 480. COMPARING THE RX 480 AND GTX 1060 SHOWS THAT FOR PRE DX12 GAMES THE 1060 EDGES AHEAD BY 12%. Due to Better Hardware Compatibility, The RX 480 IS ABLE TO MATCH THE 1060 IN DX12 Games But This Will Remain A Corner Case Until Most Games Are Optimized for DX12 (Likely to Take Sevel Years). The 1060 Has The Potential To Become a Hugely Successful Card, But That All Depends on Where Prices Settle. [ Jul "16 GPUPRO]

The RX 480 is the first Graphics Card to Feature AMD's New 14nm Polaris Architecture. The Card Is Due for Release On June 29 (in Four Days Time). WE DONST HAVE ALL THE DETAILS YET BUT THE RX 480 OF $ 199 AND IT WILL LIKELY PERFORM ON PAR WILL LIKELY GTX 970. AT PRESENT WE Only Have One Benchmark So Although The Performance Figures Are Provisional The RX 480 and GTX 970 Do AppRear To Be Closely Matched. IF Further Tests Retail At The MSRP of $ 199, Then The New RX 480 Will Effectively Improve Graphics Card Price / Performance Ratios By A WHOPPING 23%, Something That Has Not Happened Since The Release of The Maxwell Based Nvidia GTX 970 NEARLY TWO YEARS AGO. In Addition Better Price / Performance for the Current Generation of Games, The RX 480 Also Offers Relatively Strong DX12 Support Which Provides Better Future Proofing Than Nvida's Maxwell (970/980/980 Ti) Cards. [ Jun "16.

Full HD monitors are most often found from users, this confirms the statistics of visits to our site. It is for this market segment that the most fierce struggle between AMD and NVIDIA is being held. In 2016, the gamers will divide the news: AMD Radeon. RX 480 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060. Both new items are built on a new technical process and have become a concentration of new technologies in graphics processing. 16NM against 14 nm, 6GB memory against 8 GB, 120 versus 150 W TDP, Pascal against Polaris. The performance of AMD Radeon RX 480 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 is optimal for modern games in Full HD resolution.

An important issue concerns and costs regarding older solutions they are available to buy mass users. The gap between them is minimal and jumps depending on the particular store. At the time of exit comparative review Sales of nonsense versions did not start and here the gap will not be noticeable in favor of AMD.

It is no secret that AMD Radeon RX 480 offers the most simplified version of this video card with a simple cooling system. The starting versions of NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, from such partners as Palit and Zotac, in European stores are 40-50 $ cheaper than reference. In options with maximum factory overclocking, prices are compared. In any cost it will be approximately one fork on AMD Radeon RX 480 and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060.

In our disposal fell reference versions of these video cards, good opportunity Compare efficiency and speed in the same work scenarios. Before you start a detailed comparison, I would like to stop briefly on appearance Radeon RX 480 and GeForce GTX 1060.

It clearly leads the product from NVIDIA, offering a well-thought-out cooling system with aluminum casing and massive radiators. It looks modern, AMD went on the path of maximum savings. This is clearly visible externally and reflected on the results of temperature and noise measurements.

Comparison GeForce GTX 1060 and Radeon RX 480

A processor is used as the basis of the test bench Intel Core i7 6700K with a frequency of 4700 MHz, 32 GB of DDR4 RAM and motherboard ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER. The record is conducted on a separate system using the AVEMERDIA Live Gamer Extreme capture card. Additional acceleration of video cards was not carried out, installed official Drivers At the time of the test.

Model	Data
Housing	FRACTAL DESIGN DEFINE S
Motherboard	ASUS MAXIMUS VIII RANGER
CPU	Intel Core i7-6700K Skylake (OC - 4700 MHz)
Cooler for processor	DeepCool Captain 240 Ex
RAM	Kingston Hyperx Fury DDR4 32GB (OC - 2700 MHz)
HDD	Intel SSD 530 240 GB
Hard disk 2.	WD RED WD20EFRX.
Power Supply	Zalman ZM850-EBT
Audio	Creative Sound Blasterx G5
Monitor	iIYAMA PROLITE E2773HDS
Monitor 2.	Philips 242g5djeb.
Mouse	Roccat Kone Xtd.
Keyboard	Razer Blackwidow Chroma.
Operating system	Windows Pro 10.

The game data is removed in the Full HD resolution, similar settings for each of the games with ultra textures and maximum smoothing. For a visual comparison, we bring video rollers, we suggest to visually compare the image in the games and trace the dynamic change of FPS.
Energy consumption

Measurements are carried out at maximum power consumption during the load with the synthetic test system. The data is given in maximum load.
Temperature

Noise

3DMark11

3DMark Fire Strike Ultra

3DMark Time Spy.

All measurements in games are conducted in Full HD resolution with ultra graphics settings.
DirectX 12: Ashes of the Singularity

Ashes of the Singularity is Stardock Studio Strategy Developed specifically for DirectX 12 and 64-bit systems.

Crysis 3.

Hitman Absolution

Tomb Raider.

Batman: Arkham Knight

Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor

Farcry Primal.

TOM CLANCY THE DIVISION

Doom

GTA V (MSAA OFF)

Fallout 4 Ultra HD

Doom Ultra HD.

TOM CLANCY THE DIVISION ULTRA HD

Total War Warhammer Ultra HD

What to choose Radeon RX 480 or GeForce GTX 1060?

Both video cards demonstrated good work In Full HD resolution on ultra-set graphs. But the final results are clearly not in favor of Radeon RX 480. At the same cost, it loses GeForce GTX 1060 from 10 to 20% in games, and no matter whether the AMD or NVIDIA logo is banging when the game starts. The second point concerns the potential overclocking, it is noticeably better at NVIDIA, opening the possibilities for further increase in speed while maintaining low temperatures and noise. Not in favor of AMD still remains the software component, until the mode of operation "Included and works" is far. For example, we tried the capture of pictures in games and use opportunities. full-time For streaming games. Make conclusions yourself, we will still return to this issue when the appearance of non-reference versions.

Every month there are many game projects. Periodically, the list of our test applications is updated, and the iconic games are featured in separate reviews of different video cards. In this case, we decided to make a general selection of tests for several games, comparing the performance of graphic accelerators from AMD and NVIDIA. There will be several relevant medium-level solutions with participation budget models Different generations. Most of them were previously not tested in this selection of games.

Full list of test participants Next:

Radeon RX 580 8GB;
RADEON RX 480 8GB;
Radeon RX 570 4GB;
RADEON R9 270X 2GB;
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB;
GeForce GTX 780 Ti 3GB;
GeForce GTX 1050 TI 4GB;
GeForce GTX 960 2GB.

Once again, the theme of the confrontation of the Radeon RX 580, Radeon RX 480 and GeForce GTX 1060 will be affected. The results are obtained to replenish a piggy bank of the options of previous Radeon RX 580 tests. Among other participants there are no direct competitors, but their results will allow the general conclusions about performance in each separate game. The peculiarity of this test is that the video adapters are tested only in the par, without acceleration.

Characteristics of tested video cards

Official characteristics of video cards are shown in the table. On the performance charts for GeForce, a complete BOOST frequency range is specified, the maximum value of Boost is indicated for Radeon.

Video adapter	Radeon RX 580.	Radeon RX 480.	Radeon RX 570.	RADEON R9 270X.	GeForce GTX 1060.	GeForce GTX 780 Ti	GeForce GTX 1050 Ti	GeForce GTX 960.
Nucleus	Polaris 20.	Polaris 10.	Polaris 20.	Curacao.	GP106.	GK110	GP107.	GM206.
Number of transistors, million pcs	5700	5700	5700	2800	4400	7100	3300	2940
TEHPROTSESS, NM	14	14	14	28	16	28	14	28
Square nucleus, square. MM.	232	232	232	212	200	561	132	228
Number of streaming processors	2304	2304	2048	1280	1280	2880	768	1024
Number of textural blocks	144	144	128	80	80	240	48	64
Number of rendering blocks	32	32	32	32	48	48	32	32
Core frequency, MHz	1257-1340	1120-1266	1168-1244	1050	1506-1708	875-926	1290-1392	1126-1178
Memory bus, bit	256	256	256	256	192	384	128	128
Memory type	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory frequency, MHz	8000	8000		5600	8000	7000	7012	7010
Memory volume, MB	8192	8192/4096	4096	2048	6144	3072	4096	2048
Supported DirectX version	12	12	12	11.2	12	11.1	12	12
Interface	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0	PCI-E 3.0
Power, W	185	150	until 185.	180	120	250	75	120

Test stand

Test stand configuration Next:

processor: Intel Core i7-6950x (3, [Email Protected], 1 GHz);
cooler: Noctua NH-D15 (two fans NF-A15 PWM, 140 mm, 1300 rpm);
motherboard: MSI X99S MPOWER (Intel X99);
memory: G.skill F4-3200C14Q-32GTZ (4x8 GB, DDR4-3200, CL14-14-14-35);
system disk: Intel SSD 520 Series 240GB (240 GB, SATA 6GB / S);
additional disc: Hitachi HDS721010CLA332 (1 TB, SATA 3GB / S, 7200 rpm);
power supply: SEASONIC SS-750KM (750 W);
monitor: ASUS PB278Q (2560x1440, 27 ");

operating system: Windows 10 Pro x64;
radeon driver: AMD CRIMSON EDITION 17.6.2;
driver GeForce: NVIDIA GeForce 382.53;
drivers for Hitman: Crimson Edition 17.5.2 and GeForce 382.05.

Brief summary of games and testing techniques are described below. The tests were carried out in the resolution of 1920x1080 with the maximum quality of graphics, in some cases additional modes are involved. In this case, we abandon our usual method of alphabetical alphabetical application, games go according to the release date. Since AMD decisions on our list are represented by a large number of senior models, on the diagrams they are located at the top.

The game is not included in the list of new products, but we added it to testing to compare performance in DirectX 11 and DirectX 12. The first episode of this series appeared in the spring of 2016, but the project was constantly evolving. Even after the release of all episodes, technical updates in the game were introduced. In January 2017, the updated Edition of Hitman: The Complete First Season, and has recently appeared free trial version. In the spring, new NVIDIA drivers were arrived, which were to seriously improve performance in DirectX 12. The last tests in Hitman really caused some surprise with good indicators of current GeForce, which was strikingly different from the results of the very first tests in the game. Now there will be an answer to all questions.

The game is based on the modified engine Glacier Engine 2. Not bad detail and study of large levels. Locations are now just huge, and there are a lot of NPC on them.

At the NPC concentration, the most noticeable performance phases are observed. Therefore, a test scene was chosen, where there is such a crowd. It is worth noting that the introductory scene demonstrated in the video was changed after the major June update.

Maximum graphics parameters are installed during DirectX 11 and DirectX 12.

Mass Effect: Andromeda

New large-scale adventure within the Universe Mass Effect.which is described in detail in our separate review. The game is based on latest version The engine FrostBite Engine, demonstrating excellent graphics with high surroundings, relief surfaces and good lighting. Only DirectX 11 is supported.

Testing was conducted on the planet that we study in the Prologue. A small walk was performed along the same route, at least five repeats or higher.

The standard profile of the maximum quality graphics is selected. No additional edits in the settings were introduced, vertical synchronization is disabled.

Prey (2017)

The new shooter from Arkane Studios, the authors of the dilogy dishonored. Within the framework of the game, we are offered to explore the space station flooded by strange aliens. The studied research component is combined with a variable gameplay. The game offers an extremely original set of weapons and abilities.

Prey is based on the CryenGine 4 engine and supports DirectX 11. The decorations perfectly combines industrial style and retro futurism.

Testing was carried out in the initial stage, where the hero will have to break the glass. And this is a pretty heavy graphic scene with complex lighting. This action was combined with a small walk around the room. About seven repetitions were performed.

The maximum graphics quality is selected, which implies the use of SMAA T2X smoothing. For senior cards, the maximum quality maximum mode is used at a resolution of 2560x1440.

The Surge.

New variation on the topic of Dark Souls from the studio DECK13, who had previously released Lords of the Fallen. The hero in the exoskeleton fights with robots and violent workers, crashes them with manual weapons and literally disassembles on parts, which then go to their upgrade. A well-thought-out combat system, the enemies are complex, there is a pumping. There is also an obsessive respaun and close chicken maze corridors.

The Surge uses his own Fledge Engine engine. The picture pleases with careful levels of levels and clear textures. Testing was carried out using FRAPS during a small jog in the area near the first medical station.

The main testing was carried out when setting up the quality "very high". These presets of maximum graphics do not provide the maximum quality of global lighting.

Estate video cards are additionally tested in mode with high quality lighting.

Rime

Fabulous adventure game with puzzles. The boy after the storm falls on the strange island, which he begins to explore, solve different puzzles and look for the path to the high tower.

The game is based on the Unreal Engine 4 engine and uses hand drawn stylization. At the same time, the game is extremely demanding, the situation aggravates the use of SSAA resource-intensive smoothing when choosing maximum quality. Therefore, a profile is selected for testing. higiful quality In combination with a simple smoothing of FXAA. Testing was carried out at the beginning of the game near the first riddle - a small descent to the glade and a walk around the place surrounded by vegetation and rocks.

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Online shooter, the continuation of the Rising Storm, which is based on the Basic Mechanics Red Orchestra. The game offers large-scale network battles of the Vietnamese war period with an emphasis on reliability in the behavior of fighters and weapons. The game requires team and thoughtful interaction at large levels with a complex landscape. It is based on Unreal Engine 3. The engine is not new, but running levels and range of drawing at a very high level.

There is no single campaign in the game, and it is impossible to repeat the same actions in the network game. Therefore, for testing I had to go to certain compromises. The training mode is selected (free game) at the landfill. It will not be possible to recreate the game situations in this mode, but the sequence of actions is selected, which as much as possible satisfied with the saturated effects during shooting and explosions. FPS was measured during a shooting from a machine gun (two stores in a row) and when throwing and observing the explosion of two grenades.

Maximum graphics settings are selected. Among the post-processing options, "Improved" is selected, active SSAO. The "Smoothing FPS" parameter is disabled, which limits the frame rate. Since there are many settings in the game, we will illustrate our installations on a separate slide.

Senior video adapters are additionally tested in a resolution of 2560x1440.

DIRT 4.

New game in the famous racing series. The main focus was on the rally, but there are other types of competitions. DIRT 4 suggests big set A variety of races on road and asphalt tracks. Thin settings Difficulties allow to balance between a serious autoimulator and uncomplicated races with a number of simplifications and conventions of beginners.

The game is based on the specialized EGO 4.0 engine, which Codemasters uses in its racing games. Visually new part It is not very different from old, but in terms of studying the surroundings better, which is well noticeable for racing against the background of a thick forest or in the entourage of large open spaces.

Testing was conducted during the arrival in the first stage of the Dirt Fish championship (Liske Forest, Michigan). Five repeats were performed for a more accurate average result.

Ultra graphics settings are selected at a resolution of 1920x1080 with anisotropic filtering in 16x mode. Testing in the mode without smoothing and with smoothing MSAA 4X for senior cards.

Test results

Hitman: The Complete First Season

Immediately compare the results in different versions DirectX.

The Radeon RX 480/580/570 and GeForce GTX 1060 level video card demonstrate performance growth during the transition from DirectX 11 to DirectX 12 at 2-7%. The maximum acceleration is obtained by minimal FPS, that is, in heavy scenes, the frame rate will be more stable and high. As before comparing the potential of the participants themselves, the GeForce GTX 1060 is just located between the RADEON RX 480 and Radeon RX 580. With regard to overclocking, it can be said that all these solutions are about one level. Radeon RX 570 is weaker Radeon RX 480 by 9-12%.

All other video cards show performance reduction in DirectX 12, even the top representative of the Kepler architecture - GeForce GTX 780 Ti. The worst performance may be associated both with the weak potential of old architectures in the new API DirectX and with a small amount of memory. The game is able to upload 3-4 GB in Full HD, and in DirectX 12 memory requirements increase. Against this background, only the GeForce GTX 1050 Ti with the new GPU and the memory of 4GB is positively allocated - the FPS drop is, but the minimum.