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

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Only verified data for GeForce GTX 1060 is available. Benchmarks for other models are currently being processed.

Quick Verdict

On raw speed the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop comes out dramatically faster — about 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. The GeForce GTX 1060 is the cheaper option by $1,764 GBP.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
£135✓
Performance
7/100
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+4% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,645 MHz)
NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Price
£1,899
Performance
12/100✓
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5✓
Key Specs Advantage
+60% CUDA Cores (2,048 vs 1,280)
+33% Bandwidth (256 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
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GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop vs GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, around 71% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop packs 2,048 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.

Price & Value

The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $135 GBP, $1,764 GBP less than the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop at $1,899 GBP. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.

VRAM & Future-Proofing

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop carries 8GB versus 6GB on the GeForce GTX 1060. The extra 2GB helps at 4K, with high-resolution texture packs, and for content-creation or local-AI workloads that exhaust smaller buffers. The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop'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 Laptop?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is the faster card by about 71%. With live pricing limited for this pair, base your decision on the spec differences above — particularly VRAM and power draw — and check current stock before buying.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop better than the GeForce GTX 1060?

The GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop is dramatically faster, roughly 71% ahead. If your budget allows, it's the stronger pick.

Which is better for 4K gaming, the GeForce GTX 1060 or the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop?

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 Laptop worth the extra $1,764 GBP over the GeForce GTX 1060?

Only if you need the extra performance or features; on pure value the GeForce GTX 1060 comes out ahead.

Does the GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop 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 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,048✓
Ray Tracing Cores—0
Tensor / AI Cores—0

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
Base Clock1,506 MHz✓1,442 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz✓1,645 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB✓
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit✓
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s256 GB/s✓

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Laptop
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W115 W✓
Power Connectors1x 6-pinNone
ReleasedJul 2016Aug 2016
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