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 1070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
On performance, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop are effectively a dead heat — under a few percent apart. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $19 CAD.
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop and GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop post nearly the same score in our performance index, so neither holds a meaningful raw-speed advantage. Both are best suited to entry-level 1080p gaming. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop starts at $20 CAD against $39 CAD for the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 115W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop, 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.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — 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 1070 Laptop (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card. 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 Laptop better than the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop?
Is the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop worth the extra $19 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop have enough VRAM advantage to matter?
Can the GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,048✓ | 1,920 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 30✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | 240✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz✓ | 960 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz✓ | 1,200 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB✓ | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 192-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 336 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | GeForce RTX 2060 Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 115 W | 80 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | None | None |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Jan 2019 |