GPU Comparison
Select up to 2 GPUs to analyze their pricing, performance, and specifications side-by-side.
On raw speed the GeForce RTX 2070 comes out significantly faster — about 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. But the GeForce GTX 1070 is the better value, undercutting it by $392 GBP for the performance you get.
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GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1070: In-Depth Breakdown
Performance: GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce RTX 2070 is significantly faster, around 38% ahead of the GeForce GTX 1070. That gap is enough to move it up a tier: the GeForce RTX 2070 is comfortable at 1080p, while the GeForce GTX 1070 is better matched to entry-level 1080p. The GeForce RTX 2070 packs 2,304 CUDA cores versus 1,920 on the GeForce GTX 1070.
Price & Value
The GeForce GTX 1070 currently lists from $158 GBP, $392 GBP less than the GeForce RTX 2070 at $549 GBP. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~152% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1070 is trading below its $379 GBP MSRP — a genuine deal.
Power & Efficiency
On power, the GeForce GTX 1070 is the gentler choice at 150W versus 175W. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more efficient per watt because it's faster, but its higher 175W 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 2070's memory is faster — 448 GB/s versus 256 GB/s — which helps feed the GPU at 4K and with heavy textures.
Generation & Longevity
The GeForce RTX 2070 is roughly 2 years newer than the GeForce GTX 1070 (Turing vs Pascal), so it generally benefits from a more modern architecture and longer driver-support runway.
Which should you buy: GeForce GTX 1070 or GeForce RTX 2070?
Choose the GeForce RTX 2070 if you want the most performance and can absorb the higher price. If you're optimizing for value, the GeForce GTX 1070 stretches your money further for only slightly lower performance.