GPU Comparison

Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2060 is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.

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VS
Price
€359
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+27% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 1,920)
NVIDIA
GeForce RTX 2060
Price
€315
Performance
13%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+31% Bandwidth (336 GB/s vs 256.3 GB/s)

GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce RTX 2060 is noticeably faster, around 8% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce RTX 2060 starts at $315 EUR against $359 EUR for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce RTX 2060 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 23%. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws just 160W versus 180W for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, 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 Ti has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce RTX 2060's 6GB can fall short. The GeForce RTX 2060's memory is also faster — 336 GB/s versus 256 GB/s (192-bit vs 256-bit bus) — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.

Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti or GeForce RTX 2060?

The GeForce RTX 2060 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 2060 better than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

The GeForce RTX 2060 is noticeably faster, roughly 8% 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 2060?

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.

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti worth the extra $44 EUR over the GeForce RTX 2060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out ahead.

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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2060
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)2,4321,920
Ray Tracing Cores30
Tensor / AI Cores240

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,680 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit192-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth256.3 GB/s336 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2060
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP180 W160 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedNov 2017Jan 2019