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 Radeon RX 6600 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.
On raw speed the Radeon RX 6600 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the cheaper option by $340 CAD.
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Radeon RX 6600 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: Radeon RX 6600 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
The Radeon RX 6600 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the Radeon RX 6600 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop currently lists from $20 CAD, $340 CAD less than the Radeon RX 6600 at $360 CAD.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the gentler choice at 115W versus 132W. The Radeon RX 6600 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 132W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern RDNA 2 architecture on a TSMC N7 process is part of why it does more with each watt.
Generation & Longevity
The Radeon RX 6600 is roughly 5 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop (RDNA 2 vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Features & Ecosystem
Beyond raw numbers, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop brings NVIDIA DLSS upscaling/frame generation and stronger ray tracing, while the Radeon RX 6600 offers AMD FSR upscaling and strong rasterization value. If you lean on upscaling or ray tracing, that ecosystem difference can matter as much as the frame-rate gap. The Radeon RX 6600 also has dedicated ray-tracing hardware that the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop lacks — a real gap if you play ray-traced titles.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or Radeon RX 6600?
The Radeon RX 6600 is the faster card by about 25%. 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 Radeon RX 6600 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop or the Radeon RX 6600?
Is the Radeon RX 6600 worth the extra $340 CAD over the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?
Can the Radeon RX 6600 or GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop handle ray tracing?
Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2 |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC N7 |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / Stream Processors) | 2,048✓ | 1,792 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | 0 | 28✓ |
| Tensor / AI Cores | 0 | — |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,442 MHz | 1,626 MHz✓ |
| Boost Clock | 1,645 MHz | 2,491 MHz✓ |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit✓ | 128-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256 GB/s✓ | 224 GB/s |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop | Radeon RX 6600 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 4.0 x8 |
| TDP | 115 W✓ | 132 W |
| Power Connectors | None | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Aug 2016 | Oct 2021 |
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