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 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop'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 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 71%. 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 2,048✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 0 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 0 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,442 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,645 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W | 115 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Aug 2016 |