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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce RTX 2060

Quick Verdict

The GeForce RTX 2060 is noticeably faster than the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, leading by roughly 8% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $2,305 SEK cheaper.

Market Value Leader

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the clear winner, offering 401.2% better value than GeForce RTX 2060.

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GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Price
SEK 520
Performance
12/100
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
+27% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 1,920)
Price
SEK 2,826
Performance
13/100
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 GTX 1070 Ti starts at $520 SEK against $2,826 SEK for the GeForce RTX 2060. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers the better performance-per-dollar (~401% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce RTX 2060 still sits about $2,477 SEK above its $349 SEK MSRP.

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?

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

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. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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 RTX 2060 worth the extra $2,305 SEK over the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti?

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

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

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

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

Architecture & Cores specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060
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

Clock Speeds specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060
SpecificationGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce RTX 2060
Base Clock1,607 MHz1,365 MHz
Boost Clock1,683 MHz1,680 MHz

Memory

Memory specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060
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

Connectivity & Power specifications comparison between GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and GeForce RTX 2060
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