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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz
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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Performance Spectrum

GeForce GTX 1060
6 GB 180
10,064
0.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 680
brand logoGeForce GTX 970XM FORCE
brand logoGeForce RTX 2050 Mobile
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 980 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile
GeForce GTX 1070
8 GB 150
13,507
+34.2%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Z
brand logoGeForce GTX 1070 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce RTX 3050 OEM
brand logoGeForce RTX 3060 12GB
brand logoTITAN V
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti
brand logoGeForce GTX 1080 SLI (móvel)

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low117 FPS
medium105 FPS
high91 FPS
ultra77 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low143 FPS
medium128 FPS
high111 FPS
ultra93 FPS
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low216 FPS
medium181 FPS
high148 FPS
ultra113 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low210 FPS
medium176 FPS
high145 FPS
ultra110 FPS
League of Legends

League of Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low453 FPS
medium362 FPS
high302 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low608 FPS
medium486 FPS
high405 FPS
ultra304 FPS
Valorant

Valorant

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low358 FPS
medium302 FPS
high260 FPS
ultra226 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low395 FPS
medium332 FPS
high278 FPS
ultra237 FPS
Among Us

Among Us

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low60 FPS
medium60 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra60 FPS
Apex Legends

Apex Legends

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low237 FPS
medium218 FPS
high193 FPS
ultra177 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low182 FPS
medium169 FPS
high149 FPS
ultra128 FPS
ARC Raiders

ARC Raiders

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high59 FPS
ultra41 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low92 FPS
medium73 FPS
high60 FPS
ultra42 FPS
Baldur's Gate 3

Baldur's Gate 3

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low128 FPS
medium104 FPS
high94 FPS
ultra70 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low125 FPS
medium103 FPS
high93 FPS
ultra73 FPS
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low107 FPS
medium91 FPS
high69 FPS
ultra60 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low96 FPS
medium80 FPS
high64 FPS
ultra56 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty: Warzone

1080P
GeForce GTX 1060
low122 FPS
medium101 FPS
high85 FPS
ultra72 FPS
1080P
GeForce GTX 1070
low108 FPS
medium89 FPS
high74 FPS
ultra64 FPS
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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅Costs $130 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
  • ✅Delivers 13.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 35.6 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $379 MSRP).
  • ✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌20% higher power demand at 180W vs 150W.

GeForce GTX 1070

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅4.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • ✅GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1070 is the less risky modern option long term.
  • ✅Draws 150W instead of 180W, a 30W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • ❌
    52.2% HIGHER MSRP
    $379 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 35.6 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($379 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
  • ❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce GTX 1070 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 4.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 34.2% in PassMark G3D (13,507 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1070 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce GTX 1060 makes the most sense to buy today. It is $130 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $379, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 13.4% (40.4 vs 35.6), which is enough to swing the recommendation its way. If you are mainly targeting 1080p and some 1440p, GeForce GTX 1060 is the easier value choice. If you care more about 1080p and lighter 1440p headroom, GeForce GTX 1070 has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 13,507 — the GeForce GTX 1070 leads by 34.2%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1070 uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
G3D Mark Score
10,064
13,507+34%
Architecture
Pascal
Pascal
Process Node
16 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
2560+33%
1920
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.873 TFLOPS+37%
6.463 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1733 MHz+3%
1683 MHz
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
160+33%
120
L1 Cache
960 KB+33%
720 KB
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
Upscaling support
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
NVIDIA Reflex
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 carries 8 GB. GeForce GTX 1070 gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
VRAM Capacity
6 GB
8 GB+33%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
192 GB/s
256 GB/s+33%
Bus Width
192-bit
256-bit+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB
2 MB
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
DirectX
12
12.1
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
Encoder
NVENC (Pascal)
NVENC 6th gen
Decoder
NVDEC (Pascal)
NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 150W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
TDP
180W
150W-17%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
8-pin
Length
173mm
267mm
Height
111mm
112mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
—
75°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
90.0+61%
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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 34.3% cheaper ($130 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 35.6 (GeForce GTX 1070) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 13.5% better value.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070
MSRP
$249-34%
$379
Performance per Dollar
40.4+13%
35.6
Codename
GP104
GP104
Release
May 27 2016
June 10 2016
Ranking
#137
#185
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