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GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1060 is the clear winner, offering 42.3% better value than GeForce GTX 1070.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 57% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $1,504 BRL cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
R$1,217✓
Performance
7/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
R$2,722
Performance
11/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+50% CUDA Cores (1,920 vs 1,280)
+33% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
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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.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 starts at $1,217 BRL against $2,722 BRL for the GeForce GTX 1070. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~42% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $918 BRL above its $299 BRL MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $2,343 BRL above its $379 BRL MSRP.

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?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 better than the GeForce GTX 1060?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, roughly 57% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1070?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at entry-level 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 worth the extra $1,504 BRL over the GeForce GTX 1060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 have enough VRAM advantage to matter?

Its 8GB (vs 6GB) gives real headroom for 4K, heavy texture mods, and creative/AI work. At 1080p the gap matters less.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2801,920✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,506 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz✓1,683 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s256 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W✓150 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Jun 2016
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