GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is significantly faster than the GeForce GTX 1070, leading by roughly 36% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $165 EUR cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070
Price
€347
Performance
11%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+2% Boost Clock (1,683 MHz vs 1,650 MHz)
Price
€512
Performance
15%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR6
Key Specs Advantage
+75% Bandwidth (448 GB/s vs 256 GB/s)
+13% CUDA Cores (2,176 vs 1,920)

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

Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER vs GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is significantly faster, around 36% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER packs 2,176 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $347 EUR against $512 EUR for the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~8% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 EUR MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER still sits about $113 EUR above its $399 EUR MSRP.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1070 pulls less power (150W vs 175W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it. Its more modern Turing architecture on a TSMC 12nm process is part of why it does more with each watt.

Memory & Bandwidth

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.

Generation & Longevity

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 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 RTX 2060 SUPER?

Choose the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER better than the GeForce GTX 1070?

The GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER is significantly faster, roughly 36% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1070 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1070 or the GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER?

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 RTX 2060 SUPER worth the extra $165 EUR over the GeForce GTX 1070?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1070 comes out ahead.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
ArchitecturePascalTuring
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 12nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,9202,176
Ray Tracing Cores34
Tensor / AI Cores272

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,470 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,650 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
VRAM Capacity8 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory Bus256-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps14 Gbps
Bandwidth256 GB/s448 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP150 W175 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJun 2016Jul 2019