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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

Quick Verdict

Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 71% up on the GeForce GTX 1060.

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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1060
Price
S$397✓
Performance
7/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
S$397Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1060 Windforce OC 3GB GDDR5 Graphics Card (GV-N1060WF2OC-3GD)
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NVIDIA GeForce
GTX 1070 Ti
Price
Reference GPU
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+90% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 1,280)
+33% Bandwidth (256.3 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, around 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1060 is the lighter draw at 120W against the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 180W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws more in absolute terms but squeezes out more performance per watt, so budget for a beefier PSU if you go that route.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 8GB (vs 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060) gives it more room for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative or AI workloads. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti'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.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the faster card by about 71%. 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 Ti better than the GeForce GTX 1060?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 71% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1070 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 Ti 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.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 or GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the faster card by about 71%. 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,432✓

Clock Speeds

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,607 MHz✓
Boost Clock1,708 MHz✓1,683 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s256.3 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W✓180 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Nov 2017