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 RTX 2070 SUPER FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER: 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 $250 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 11% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 36.4 G3D/$ ($249 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 215W, a 35W reduction.
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
❌2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

2019

Why buy it

✅39.4% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

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100.4% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 36.4 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $249 MSRP).
❌19.4% higher power demand at 215W vs 180W.
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 39.4% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 80.5% in PassMark G3D (18,166 vs 10,064), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 16nm, and 40 vs 0 ray-tracing units. 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 $250 cheaper on MSRP at $249 vs $499, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 11% (40.4 vs 36.4), 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 RTX 2070 SUPER has the stronger long-term case.

GeForce GTX 1060 vs GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in July 9 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1605 MHz to 1770 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 215W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,166 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 18,166 — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER leads by 80.5%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 9.062 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1770 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
G3D Mark Score	10,064	18,166+81%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	2560	2560
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS	9.062 TFLOPS+2%
Boost Clock	1733 MHz	1770 MHz+2%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160	160
L1 Cache	0.94 MB	2.5 MB+166%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1060 is capped at Upscaling support.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	DLSS 2 Super Resolution
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 RTX 2070 SUPER carries 8 GB. GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER 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 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. Memory bus width is 192-bit on the GeForce GTX 1060 and 256-bit on the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	448 GB/s+133%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
DirectX	12	12.1
Vulkan	1.3+8%	1.2
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 6th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs 4th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	6th Gen NVENC
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	4th Gen NVDEC
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER's 215W — a 17.7% difference. The GeForce GTX 1060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
TDP	180W-16%	215W
Recommended PSU	400W-38%	650W
Power Connector	6-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	116mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	80°C
Perf/Watt	55.9	84.5+51%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1060 came in at $249, while the GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER launched at $499. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1060 was 50.1% cheaper ($250 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 36.4 (GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 11% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER (2019 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
MSRP	$249-50%	$499
Performance per Dollar	40.4+11%	36.4
Codename	GP104	TU104
Release	May 27 2016	July 9 2019
Ranking	#137	#97

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