GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
The GeForce GTX 1070 is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 44% 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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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 44% 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 1060 starts at $134 GBP against $158 GBP for the GeForce GTX 1070. Because it's both faster and competitively priced, the GeForce GTX 1070 wins on performance-per-dollar by about 22%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
The GeForce GTX 1060 pulls less power (120W vs 150W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1070 draws more overall but extracts more performance from each watt — plan for a sturdier power supply if you pick it.
VRAM & Future-Proofing
With 8GB against 6GB, the GeForce GTX 1070 has more headroom for 4K textures and memory-hungry creative/AI tasks where the GeForce GTX 1060's 6GB can fall short. 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.