GPU Comparison

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

Quick Verdict

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster than the GeForce GTX 1060, leading by roughly 71% in our performance index. The GeForce GTX 1060, however, delivers more performance per dollar — $75 USD cheaper.

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NVIDIA
GeForce GTX 1060
Price
$90 USD
Performance
7%
VRAM
6 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+1% Boost Clock (1,708 MHz vs 1,683 MHz)
Price
$165 USD
Performance
12%
VRAM
8 GB GDDR5
Key Specs Advantage
+90% CUDA Cores (2,432 vs 1,280)
+33% Bandwidth (256.3 GB/s vs 192 GB/s)
+33% Memory Bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060: In-Depth Breakdown

Performance: GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 Ti packs 2,432 CUDA cores versus 1,280 on the GeForce GTX 1060.

Price & Value

Right now the GeForce GTX 1060 starts at $90 USD against $165 USD for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Despite being slower, the GeForce GTX 1060 offers the better performance-per-dollar (~7% better value), so budget-focused buyers should weigh it carefully. The GeForce GTX 1060 is trading below its $299 USD MSRP — a genuine deal. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is trading below its $449 USD MSRP — a genuine deal.

Power & Efficiency

The GeForce GTX 1060 pulls less power (120W vs 180W), so it's the easier card to cool and the lighter load on your PSU. The faster GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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 Ti 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 Ti'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 Ti?

Choose the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is dramatically faster, roughly 71% ahead. The GeForce GTX 1060 is still worth it if value matters more than top-end frames.

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

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 Ti worth the extra $75 USD 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 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.

Technical Specifications Comparison

Architecture & Cores

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process NodeTSMC 16nmTSMC 16nm
CUDA Cores (CUDA Cores / CUDA Cores)1,2802,432

Clock Speeds

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Base Clock1,506 MHz1,607 MHz
Boost Clock1,708 MHz1,683 MHz

Memory

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity6 GB8 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bus192-bit256-bit
Memory Speed8 Gbps8 Gbps
Bandwidth192 GB/s256.3 GB/s

Connectivity & Power

SpecificationGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
TDP120 W180 W
Power Connectors1x 6-pin1x 8-pin
ReleasedJul 2016Nov 2017