GPU comparison with benchmarksThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB is based on the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB (Pascal) and has 6 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 192 GB/s.
The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is based on the AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) (GCN 4) and has 8 GB GDDR5 graphics memory with a bandwidth of 256 GB/s. |
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GPUThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB has the GP106-400-A1 graphics chip installed, which is based on the Pascal architecture. The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is based on the graphics chip Polaris 20 XT, which comes from the GCN 4 architecture. |
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GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB | GPU | Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | Based on | AMD Radeon RX 580 (36 CU) |
GP106-400-A1 | GPU Chip | Polaris 20 XT |
Pascal | Architecture | GCN 4 |
10 | Streaming Multiprocessors | 36 |
1280 | Shader | 2304 |
48 | Render Output Units | 32 |
80 | Texture Units | 144 |
0 | Raytracing Cores | 0 |
MemoryThe graphics memory of the GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB clocks at 2.002 GHz, which corresponds to a speed of 8.0 Gbps. The graphics memory speed of the Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is 8.0 Gbps and the clock speed is 2.000 GHz. |
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6 GB | Memory Size | 8 GB |
GDDR5 | Memory Type | GDDR5 |
2.002 GHz | Memory Clock | 2.000 GHz |
8.0 Gbps | Memory Speed | 8.0 Gbps |
192 GB/s | Memory bandwidth | 256 GB/s |
192 bit | Memory Interface | 256 bit |
Clock SpeedsThe clock frequency of a graphics card determines the speed in connection with the graphics architecture. |
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1.544 GHz | Base Clock | 1.257 GHz |
1.759 GHz | Boost Clock | 1.411 GHz |
Avg (Game) Clock | ||
Yes | Overclocking | Yes |
Thermal DesignThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB is powered by 1 x 6-Pin connectors. The TDP (Thermal Design Power) of the graphics card is 120 W. The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 has 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin PCIe power connectors that supply it with energy. The manufacturer specifies the TDP of the card as 235 W. |
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120 W | TDP | 235 W |
-- | TDP (up) | -- |
94 °C | Tjunction max | 90 °C |
1 x 6-Pin | PCIe-Power | 1 x 6-Pin, 1 x 8-Pin |
Cooler & FansThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB is equipped with a total of 2 Axial main fans. The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 has 2 Axial main fans that cool the GPU and memory. |
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Axial | Fan-Type | Axial |
2 x 90 mm | Fan 1 | 2 x 95 mm |
-- | Fan 2 | -- |
Air cooling | Cooler-Type | Air cooling |
dB | Noise (Idle) | 0 dB |
-- | Noise (Load) | -- |
ConnectivityUp to 4 screens can be operated with the GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB. The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 supports the operation of a maximum of 4 monitors. |
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4 | Max. Displays | 4 |
2.2 | HDCP-Version | 2.2 |
1x HDMI v2.0b | HDMI Ports | 2x HDMI v2.0b |
1x DP v1.4 | DP Ports | 2x DP v1.4 |
2 | DVI Ports | 1 |
-- | VGA Ports | -- |
-- | USB-C Ports | -- |
FeaturesetWith the GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB it is possible to operate a screen with a maximum resolution of up to 7680x4320 pixels. The maximum supported resolution of the Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 is 7680x4320 pixels. |
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7680x4320 | Max. resolution | 7680x4320 |
12_1 | DirectX | 12 |
No | Raytracing | No |
Yes | DLSS / FSR | Yes |
No LED lighting | LED | No LED lighting |
Supported Video CodecsThe support and acceleration of certain video codecs can have a positive impact on the lower energy consumption and less waste heat from the graphics card. |
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Decode / Encode | h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | h265 / HEVC | Decode / Encode |
No | AV1 | No |
No | VP8 | Decode |
Decode | VP9 | Decode |
DimensionsThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB is connected to the system via PCIe 3.0 x 16 lanes and requires 2 PCIe-Slots space in the housing. The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 needs the space of 3 PCIe-Slots in the case and has a PCIe 3.0 x 16 Lanes interface. |
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268 mm | Length | 260 mm |
139 mm | Height | 135 mm |
42 mm | Width | 43 mm |
2 PCIe-Slots | Width (Slots) | 3 PCIe-Slots |
-- | Weight | -- |
PCIe 3.0 x 16 | GPU Interface | PCIe 3.0 x 16 |
Additional dataThe GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB has been manufactured with a structure width of 16 nanometers since Q3/2016. The Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5 came on the market in Q4/2017 and will have a structure width of 14 nanometers manufactured. |
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60NRH7DVM6EC | Part-no | 11265-01 / 11265-03 / 11265-34 |
Q3/2016 | Release date | Q4/2017 |
249 $ (Reference) | Launch Price | 229 $ |
16 nm | Structure size | 14 nm |
data sheet | Documents | data sheet |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |
GALAX GeForce GTX 1060 EXOC 6GB
6 GB GDDR5 |
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Sapphire NITRO+ Radeon RX 580 8G G5
8 GB GDDR5 |