GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070.
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 pulls less power (120W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1070's memory is also faster — 256 GB/s versus 192 GB/s (256-bit vs 192-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1070?
The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 57%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 1,920✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz | 1,506 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,683 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Jun 2016 |