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 vs GeForce RTX 2060 FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1070 SLI 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

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.
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117.2% HIGHER MSRP
$758 MSRPvs$349 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 40.4 G3D/$ ($758 MSRP vs $349 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 2060

2019

Why buy it

✅43.7% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $409 less on MSRP ($349 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).
✅Delivers 72.3% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 40.4 vs 23.5 G3D/$ ($349 MSRP vs $758 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.

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 43.7% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1070 SLI 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 to buy today. It is $409 cheaper on MSRP at $349 vs $758, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 72.3% (40.4 vs 23.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce RTX 2060 Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

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.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 14,114 — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI leads by 26%. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	17,790+26%	14,114
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	3840+100%	1920
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	1680 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

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

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	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 has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 carries 6 GB. GeForce GTX 1070 SLI 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) 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 and 192-bit on the GeForce RTX 2060.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	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: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	300W	160W-47%
Recommended PSU	750W	500W-33%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	112mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	72-10%
Perf/Watt	59.3	88.2+49%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI came in at $758, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349. On MSRP, GeForce RTX 2060 was 54% cheaper ($409 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.5 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 40.4 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 offers 71.9% better value. The newer card here is GeForce RTX 2060 (2019 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce RTX 2060
MSRP	$758	$349-54%
Performance per Dollar	23.5	40.4+72%
Codename	Pascal GP104 SLI	TU106
Release	August 16 2016	January 7 2019
Ranking	#142	#168

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