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GPU Comparison

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

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1070 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out significantly faster — about 22% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 is the cheaper option by $1,680 CAD.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
Price
$1,900 CAD
Performance
9/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
$220 CAD✓
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 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop

The GeForce GTX 1070 is significantly faster, around 22% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. 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 Laptop.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $220 CAD, $1,680 CAD less than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop at $1,900 CAD. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 CAD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

At 80W against 150W, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop is both the lower-power and the more efficient card, making it the easier build to cool and power.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1070 carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. 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'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 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1070?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 22%. 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

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

The GeForce GTX 1070 is significantly faster, roughly 22% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop 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 1060 Laptop worth the extra $1,680 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 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 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2801,920✓
Ray Tracing Cores0—
Tensor / AI Cores0—

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
Base Clock1,404 MHz1,506 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,670 MHz1,683 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce 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 1060 LaptopGeForce GTX 1070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W✓150 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Jun 2016
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