GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
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On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out dramatically faster — about 86% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster, around 86% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. 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.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1060 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.
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 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce RTX 2060?
The GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster card by about 86%. 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
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 1,920✓ |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 30 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 240 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz✓ | 1,365 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,680 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | GeForce RTX 2060 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 160 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Jan 2019 |