GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) vs GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

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 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.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

Why buy it

✅5.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)

2025

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

2020

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.
✅More future proof: Blackwell (2024−2025) on 4nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅5.9% more average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Limited future-proofing: older hardware, 6 GB of VRAM, and weaker feature support mean it will age faster in upcoming AAA games.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) better than GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is clearly the better overall GPU here. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) averages 5.9% more FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data. You are also looking at 10,465 vs 10,119 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is a 2025 card with no meaningful modern upscaling stack, while GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is a 2020 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 2020, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB, and a 4nm process instead of 12nm. 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) can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around Unknown MSRP. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is priced in an unclear MSRP range at an unclear MSRP versus an unclear MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 49 tracked games in our benchmark data and 3.4% higher G3D Mark. Moving to an unclear MSRP gets you newer hardware, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below an unclear MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	133 FPS	90 FPS
medium	115 FPS	81 FPS
high	101 FPS	67 FPS
ultra	84 FPS	55 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	84 FPS
medium	95 FPS	72 FPS
high	80 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	69 FPS	47 FPS
4K
low	65 FPS	40 FPS
medium	58 FPS	37 FPS
high	41 FPS	25 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	22 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	121 FPS	201 FPS
medium	92 FPS	177 FPS
high	70 FPS	141 FPS
ultra	44 FPS	105 FPS
1440p
low	67 FPS	142 FPS
medium	44 FPS	119 FPS
high	33 FPS	96 FPS
ultra	23 FPS	77 FPS
4K
low	24 FPS	86 FPS
medium	17 FPS	73 FPS
high	14 FPS	58 FPS
ultra	11 FPS	44 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	471 FPS	455 FPS
medium	377 FPS	364 FPS
high	314 FPS	286 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	228 FPS
1440p
low	353 FPS	341 FPS
medium	283 FPS	273 FPS
high	235 FPS	218 FPS
ultra	177 FPS	171 FPS
4K
low	235 FPS	222 FPS
medium	188 FPS	182 FPS
high	157 FPS	131 FPS
ultra	118 FPS	88 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
1080p
low	417 FPS	388 FPS
medium	338 FPS	317 FPS
high	285 FPS	258 FPS
ultra	235 FPS	218 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	314 FPS
medium	270 FPS	255 FPS
high	208 FPS	191 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	154 FPS
4K
low	162 FPS	152 FPS
medium	124 FPS	114 FPS
high	109 FPS	101 FPS
ultra	92 FPS	80 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) and GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

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.

GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)

The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 23 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1350 MHz to 1485 MHz. It has 1024 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 50W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,119 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) scores 10,465 and the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) reaches 10,119 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) is built on Blackwell 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) uses Turing, both on 4 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,608 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 1,024 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Boost clocks: 2520 MHz vs 1485 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
G3D Mark Score	10,465+3%	10,119
Architecture	Blackwell 2.0	Turing
Process Node	4 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	4608+350%	1024
Boost Clock	2520 MHz+70%	1485 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (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 1070 (Mobile) comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 288 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)) — a 12.5% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile). Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	288 GB/s+13%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
DirectX	12	12 (12_1)
Vulkan	1.4+17%	1.2
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)	GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile) draws 50W versus the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)'s 50W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 (Mobile)) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Mobile)). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75.