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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 and GeForce GTX 1660.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1660, leading by roughly 10% in our performance index.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
₹19,143✓
Performance
11/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+36% CUDA Cores (1,920 vs 1,408)
+33% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1660
Price
Awaiting Data
Performance
10/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+6% Boost Clock (1,785 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1660: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1660

The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster, around 10% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1660. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,408 on the GeForce GTX 1660.

Power & Efficiency

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

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce GTX 1660 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?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster card by about 10%. 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 better than the GeForce GTX 1660?

The GeForce GTX 1070 is noticeably faster, roughly 10% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

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

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,920✓1,408

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,530 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,785 MHz✓

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660
VRAM Capacity8 GB✓6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus256-bit✓192-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s✓192 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce GTX 1660
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W120 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Mar 2019
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