GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
Market Value Leader
Market comparison is currently pending while we verify the latest benchmarks for GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop comes out significantly faster — about 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the cheaper option by $1,861 CAD.
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GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is significantly faster, around 33% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. 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 Laptop.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop currently lists from $39 CAD, $1,861 CAD less than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop at $1,900 CAD.
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 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop is the faster card by about 33%. 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 RTX 2060 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop worth the extra $1,861 CAD over the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Can the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | 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 | 0 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,404 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,670 MHz✓ | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop | 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 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 80 W | 80 W |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2019 |