GPU Comparison
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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 71% in our performance index.
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GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 Laptop packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 120W for the GeForce GTX 1060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's memory is faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2060 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 RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | None |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Jan 2019 |