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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

CPUCPUGPUGPU
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1060

2016Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1733 MHz

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NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025Core: 2235 MHzBoost: 2520 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

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 (Mobile)
8 GB 50
10,465
+4.0%
brand logoGeForce GTX 1050 Ti (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX 1060 (móvel)
brand logoGeForce GTX TITAN Black
brand logoGeForce RTX 2060
brand logoGeForce RTX 3070 Ti Laptop GPU
brand logoGeForce RTX 2080 Ti
brand logoGeForce RTX 4080 Mobile

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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

  • ✅30.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ✅Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 0 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).

Trade-offs

  • ❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • ❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
  • ❌260% higher power demand at 180W vs 50W.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

Why buy it

  • ✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
  • ✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.
  • ✅Draws 50W instead of 180W, a 130W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • ❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • ❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $249 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1060?
Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1060 averages 30.9% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,465 vs 10,064 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1060 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.
Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2025 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 4nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.
Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?
GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 4.0% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.
Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?
No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
1080p
low117 FPS133 FPS
medium105 FPS115 FPS
high91 FPS101 FPS
ultra77 FPS84 FPS
1440p
low103 FPS117 FPS
medium87 FPS95 FPS
high76 FPS80 FPS
ultra67 FPS69 FPS
4K
low55 FPS65 FPS
medium49 FPS58 FPS
high41 FPS41 FPS
ultra37 FPS36 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
1080p
low216 FPS121 FPS
medium181 FPS92 FPS
high148 FPS70 FPS
ultra113 FPS44 FPS
1440p
low134 FPS67 FPS
medium107 FPS44 FPS
high87 FPS33 FPS
ultra68 FPS23 FPS
4K
low62 FPS24 FPS
medium51 FPS17 FPS
high49 FPS14 FPS
ultra41 FPS11 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
League of Legends

League of Legends

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
1080p
low453 FPS471 FPS
medium362 FPS377 FPS
high302 FPS314 FPS
ultra226 FPS235 FPS
1440p
low340 FPS353 FPS
medium272 FPS283 FPS
high226 FPS235 FPS
ultra170 FPS177 FPS
4K
low226 FPS235 FPS
medium181 FPS188 FPS
high151 FPS157 FPS
ultra113 FPS118 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
Valorant

Valorant

PresetGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
1080p
low358 FPS417 FPS
medium302 FPS338 FPS
high260 FPS285 FPS
ultra226 FPS235 FPS
1440p
low299 FPS340 FPS
medium254 FPS270 FPS
high208 FPS208 FPS
ultra170 FPS170 FPS
4K
low170 FPS162 FPS
medium133 FPS124 FPS
high123 FPS109 FPS
ultra102 FPS92 FPS
Open GeForce GTX 1060Open GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

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 (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 2235 MHz to 2520 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,465 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 and the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) reaches 10,465 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 2520 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score
10,064
10,465+4%
Architecture
Pascal
Blackwell 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
4 nm
Shading Units
2560
4608+80%
Boost Clock
1733 MHz
2520 MHz+45%
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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
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 comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile). Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
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%
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Display & API Support

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

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
DirectX
12
12
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 (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)).

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

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)'s 50W — a 113% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)). Power connectors: 6-pin vs PCIe-powered.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
TDP
180W
50W-72%
Recommended PSU
400W-20%
500W
Power Connector
6-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
173mm
—
Height
111mm
—
Slots
2
0-100%
Temp (Load)
—
80°C
Perf/Watt
55.9
209.3+274%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1060GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)
MSRP
$249
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Codename
GP104
GN22-X6
Release
May 27 2016
January 2 2025
Ranking
#137
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