GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB vs Radeon HD 7990

When comparing GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon HD 7990, we look primarily at benchmarks and game tests. But it is not only about the numbers. Often you can find third-party models with higher clock speeds, better cooling, or a customizable RGB lighting. Not all of them will have all the features you need. Another thing to consider is the port selection. Most graphics cards have at least one DisplayPort and HDMI interface, but some monitors require DVI. Before you buy, check the TDP of the graphics card - this characteristic will help you estimate the consumption of the graphics card. You may even have to upgrade your PSU to meet its requirements. An important factor when choosing between GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon HD 7990 is the price. Does the additional cost justify the performance hit? Our comparison should help you make the right decision.
GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB

Main Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB Radeon HD 7990
Power consumption (TDP) 120 Watt 375 Watt
Interface PCIe 3.0 x16 PCIe 3.0 x16
Supplementary power connectors 1x 6-pin 2x 8-pin
Memory type GDDR5 GDDR5
Maximum RAM amount 3 GB 3 GB
Display Connectors 1x DVI, 1x HDMI, 3x DisplayPort 1x DVI, 4x mini-DisplayPort
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  • Radeon HD 7990 has 212% more power consumption, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
  • Both video cards are using PCIe 3.0 x16 interface connection to a motherboard.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB and Radeon HD 7990 have maximum RAM of 3 GB.
  • Both cards are used in Desktops.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is build with Pascal architecture, and Radeon HD 7990 - with GCN 1.0.
  • Core clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 556 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7990.
  • GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is manufactured by 16 nm process technology, and Radeon HD 7990 - by 28 nm process technology.
  • Radeon HD 7990 is 57 mm longer, than GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB.
  • Memory clock speed of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB is 2008 MHz higher, than Radeon HD 7990.

Game benchmarks

high / 1080p 50−55 35−40
ultra / 1080p 30−35 21−24
QHD / 1440p 24−27 16−18
4K / 2160p 14−16 10−11
low / 720p 75−80 60−65
medium / 1080p 60−65 40−45
The average gaming FPS of GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB in Assassin's Creed Odyssey is 37% more, than Radeon HD 7990.

Full Specs

  GeForce GTX 1060 3 GB Radeon HD 7990
Architecture Pascal GCN 1.0
Code name GP106 Malta
Type Desktop Desktop
Release date 18 August 2016 24 April 2013
Pipelines 1152 2048
Core clock speed 1506 MHz 950 MHz
Boost Clock 1708 MHz 1000 MHz
Transistor count 4,400 million 4,313 million
Manufacturing process technology 16 nm 28 nm
Texture fill rate 123.0 128.0
Floating-point performance 3,935 gflops 2x 4,096 gflops
Length 250 mm 307 mm
Memory bus width 192 Bit 384 Bit
Memory clock speed 8008 MHz 6000 MHz
Memory bandwidth 192.2 GB/s 288.0 GB/s
DirectX 12 (12_1) 12 (11_1)
Shader Model 6.4 5.1
OpenGL 4.6 4.6
OpenCL 1.2 1.2
Vulkan + 1.2.131
CUDA 6.1
Bitcoin / BTC (SHA256) 459 Mh/s
Ethereum / ETH (DaggerHashimoto) 19 Mh/s 44 Mh/s
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