GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016Core: 1443 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
GTX family
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NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

2019Core: 1365 MHzBoost: 1680 MHz
RTX family
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GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 Performance Spectrum

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 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060: 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 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • +26% higher PassMark G3D performance.
  • 33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than GeForce RTX 2060 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • No DLSS support; it relies on Upscaling support instead.
  • 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 40.4 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $349 MSRP).
  • 50% higher power demand at 240W vs 160W.

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

  • 45.9% 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/$ ($349 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
  • Better long-term bet: Turing (2018−2022) on 12nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.
  • Draws 160W instead of 240W, a 80W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower PassMark G3D performance (14,114 vs 17,790).
  • Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 45.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) instead at 17,790 vs 14,114, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
GeForce RTX 2060 is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: the newer upscaling stack, DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 12nm process instead of 16nm, 30 vs 0 ray-tracing units, and a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016. That gives it the more rounded hardware package for newer games.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
GeForce RTX 2060 makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs GeForce RTX 2060 Technical Specifications

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

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1443 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 240W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

NVIDIA

GeForce RTX 2060

The GeForce RTX 2060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 7 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1365 MHz to 1680 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 160W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 30 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,114 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) scores 17,790 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) leads by 26%. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score
17,790+26%
14,114
Architecture
Pascal
Turing
Process Node
16 nm
12 nm
Shading Units
4096+113%
1920
Boost Clock
1645 MHz
1680 MHz+2%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 supports the newer DLSS 2 Super Resolution, whereas the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is capped at Upscaling support.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
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 1070 SLI (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) gives you 33.3% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
VRAM Capacity
8 GB+33%
6 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width
256-bit+33%
192-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan
1.3
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
NVENC (Turing)
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) draws 240W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 40% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 72.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
TDP
240W
160W-33%
Recommended PSU
650W
500W-23%
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
8-pin
Length
229mm
Height
113mm
Slots
0-100%
2
Temp (Load)
85°C
72-15%
Perf/Watt
74.1
88.2+19%
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP
$349
Codename
Pascal GP104 SLI
TU106
Release
August 16 2016
January 7 2019
Ranking
#116
#168

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