GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out significantly faster — about 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. It also wins on performance-per-dollar, making it the cleaner choice when you can afford it.
Market Value Leader
GeForce RTX 2070 is the clear winner, offering 32.0% better value than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, around 25% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is better matched to entry-level 1080p.
Price & Value
The GeForce RTX 2070 currently lists from $643 EUR, $36 EUR less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti at $679 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 32%. The GeForce RTX 2070 still sits about $144 EUR above its $499 EUR MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti still sits about $230 EUR above its $449 EUR MSRP.
Memory & Bandwidth
The GeForce RTX 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 2070?
The GeForce RTX 2070 is the all-round winner here — it's faster and the better value, so buy it if it fits your budget. Only consider the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 12nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 2,432✓ | 2,304 |
| Ray Tracing Cores | — | 36 |
| Tensor / AI Cores | — | 288 |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,607 MHz✓ | 1,410 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,683 MHz✓ | 1,620 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bus | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 14 Gbps✓ |
| Bandwidth | 256.3 GB/s | 448 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti | GeForce RTX 2070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 180 W | 175 W✓ |
| Power Connectors | 1x 8-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Nov 2017 | Oct 2018 |