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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2070

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2070 pulls ahead here — substantially quicker, 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.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070 Ti
Price
€508✓
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+6% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 2,304)
+4% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,620 MHz)
€508ASUS CERBERUS-GTX1070TI-A8G GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 8 GB GDDR5 - Tarjeta gráfica (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, 8 GB, GDDR5, 256 bit, 7680 x 4320 Pixeles, PCI Express 3.0)
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NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 2070
Price
€1,132
Performance
15/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6✓
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)
€1,132MSI RTX 2070 Gaming Z 8G GeForce 256-bit HDMI/DP/USB Ray Tracing Turing Architecture Graphics Card
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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

Pricing has the GeForce RTX 2070 at $240 EUR, $268 EUR under the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's $508 EUR. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 165%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is trading below its $499 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

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

Is the GeForce RTX 2070 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, roughly 25% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or the GeForce RTX 2070?

Neither is a dedicated 4K card; both are best at 1080p. For 4K you'd want a faster GPU, or lean on upscaling.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $268 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out ahead.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2070
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,432✓2,304
Ray Tracing Cores—36
Tensor / AI Cores—288

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2070
Base Clock1,607 MHz✓1,410 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz✓1,620 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2070
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps✓
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s448 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2070
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2070
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W175 W✓
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Oct 2018