NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 13/100 | 13/100 |
| Tier | D | D |
| VRAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 250 W | 120 W |
| Launch MSRP | $649 | $199 |
| Performance per $100 | 2.0 | 6.5 |
| Release year | 2013 | 2016 |
| DLSS | — No | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | — No | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB draws 130W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 3GB offers better performance per dollar.