GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2060 comes out dramatically faster — about 86% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. But the GeForce GTX 1060 is the better value, undercutting it by $150 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1060
The GeForce RTX 2060 is dramatically faster, around 86% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1060. Both cards sit in the same broad class, well suited to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2060 packs 1,920 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1060 currently lists from $134 GBP, $150 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2060 at $284 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~14% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce RTX 2060 is trading below its $349 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1060 is the gentler choice at 120W versus 160W. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 160W draw means more heat and a bigger PSU. 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's memory is faster — 336 GB/s versus 192 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2060 is roughly 3 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1060 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1060 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 1060 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.