GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

On performance, the GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti are effectively a dead heat β€” under a few percent apart.

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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti 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 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,536 on the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti draws just 120W versus 150W for the GeForce GTX 1070, and it also delivers more performance per watt β€” 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 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti's memory is also faster β€” 288 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) β€” which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above β€” particularly VRAM and power draw β€” and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 better than the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

They're very close on raw performance. Pick based on price, VRAM, and power draw rather than speed.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti?

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.

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.