GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070
Performance-wise the GeForce GTX 1070 is out front, dramatically faster, roughly 57% up on the GeForce GTX 1060. It is also the stronger value pick here, so it's the easy recommendation if your budget allows.
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GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster, around 57% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Price & Value
Right now the GeForce GTX 1070 starts at $8,297 SEK against $12,151 SEK for the GeForce GTX 1060. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 130%. The GeForce GTX 1070 still sits about $7,918 SEK above its $379 SEK MSRP. The GeForce GTX 1060 still sits about $11,852 SEK above its $299 SEK MSRP.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 is the lighter draw at 120W against the GeForce GTX 1070's 150W, making it the easier card to power and cool. The GeForce GTX 1070 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'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'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?
The GeForce GTX 1070 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 1060 if you find it at a steep discount.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Technical Specifications Comparison
Architecture & Cores
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| Process Node | TSMC 16nm | TSMC 16nm |
| CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores) | 1,280 | 1,920✓ |
Clock Speeds
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Base Clock | 1,506 MHz | 1,506 MHz |
| Boost Clock | 1,708 MHz✓ | 1,683 MHz |
Memory
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB✓ |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bus | 192-bit | 256-bit✓ |
| Memory Speed | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Bandwidth | 192 GB/s | 256 GB/s✓ |
Connectivity & Power
| Specification | GeForce GTX 1060 | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | PCIe 3.0 x16 | PCIe 3.0 x16 |
| TDP | 120 W✓ | 150 W |
| Power Connectors | 1x 6-pin | 1x 8-pin |
| Released | Jul 2016 | Jun 2016 |