GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 2060

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.

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Why is GeForce RTX 2060 better than GeForce GTX 1070?

The GeForce GTX 1070 and RTX 2060 represent the jump from the Pascal generation to the first Turing architecture. The RTX 2060 is approximately 15% faster in raw performance and introduces dedicated hardware for Ray Tracing and DLSS. While the GTX 1070 features more VRAM (8GB vs 6GB), the RTX 2060's support for DLSS upscaling makes it much more capable in modern AAA games.

The GTX 1070 remains a very competent 1080p card, and its 8GB buffer allows it to handle large texture loads with ease. However, the RTX 2060 is the technically superior winner for its advanced feature set. DLSS is a game-changer that allows the 2060 to achieve smooth frame rates in demanding titles that the 1070 simply cannot match. For any modern builder, the RTX 2060 is the more versatile and future-ready choice.

Performance Comparison

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🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2060 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2060 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2060 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 33% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 43.5% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+43.5%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)

Performance Check

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 7800X3D 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.

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce RTX 2060

GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.

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

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the GeForce RTX 2060 reaches 14,114 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2060 uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1680 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
G3D Mark Score	13,507	14,114+4%
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	6.451 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1683 MHz	1680 MHz
ROPs	64+33%	48
TMUs	120	120
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1.9 MB+171%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce RTX 2060 has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2060) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2060. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3 MB (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce RTX 2060 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	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
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12 Ultimate (12_2) (GeForce RTX 2060). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate (12_2)
Vulkan	1.4+8%	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) vs NVENC (Turing) (GeForce RTX 2060). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC (Turing). Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce RTX 2060).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC (Turing)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC (Turing)
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,VP8,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2060's 160W — a 6.5% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 229mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 72.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2060
TDP	150W-6%	160W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	229mm
Height	112mm	113mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	72-4%
Perf/Watt	90.0+2%	88.2

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 and now averages $120. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 33.3% less ($40 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 43.5% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).