Skip to content

GPU Comparison

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

Market Value Leader

Only verified data for GeForce RTX 2060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop, leading by roughly 44% in our performance index. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the cheaper option by $890 EUR.

Maximum Capacity Reached. Remove a model to add another. (2/2)

VS
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop
Price
€1,200
Performance
9/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage

Comparable or lower specs

NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
€310✓
Performance
13/100✓
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+Infinity% RT Cores (30 vs 0)
+Infinity% Tensor Cores (240 vs 0)
+75% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
Skip to Spec Sheets ↓

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop

The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster, around 44% 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 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $310 EUR against $1,200 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop draws just 80W versus 160W for the GeForce RTX 2060, and it also delivers more performance per watt — so it runs cooler and quieter and needs less PSU headroom.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2060'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 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?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster card by about 44%. 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 better than the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster, roughly 44% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop or the GeForce RTX 2060?

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 $890 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out ahead.

Can the GeForce RTX 2060 or GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop handle ray tracing?

Only the GeForce RTX 2060 has dedicated ray-tracing cores; the GeForce GTX 1060 Laptop lacks them, so ray-traced games will run far better on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2801,920✓
Ray Tracing Cores030✓
Tensor / AI Cores0240✓

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,404 MHz✓1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,670 MHz1,680 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity6 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus192-bit192-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth192 GB/s336 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060 LaptopGeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP80 W✓160 W
Power ConnectorsNone1x 8-pin
ReleasedAug 2016Jan 2019
Back to Top ↑