GeForce RTX 2060 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

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.

Value Upgrade Path

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 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 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-4%)	✅Leading raw performance (+4%)
Longevity	Turing (2018−2022) (12nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $120 for the GeForce RTX 2060, it costs 18% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 26% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+26%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($120)	✅More affordable ($99)

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.

GeForce RTX 2060 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

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

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce RTX 2060 scores 14,114 and the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti reaches 14,673 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce RTX 2060 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Raw compute: 6.451 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1680 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	14,114	14,673+4%
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	2432+27%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.451 TFLOPS	8.186 TFLOPS+27%
Boost Clock	1680 MHz	1683 MHz
ROPs	48	64+33%
TMUs	120	152+27%
L1 Cache	1.9 MB+113%	0.89 MB
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2060 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	336 GB/s+31%	256 GB/s
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	3 MB+50%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

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

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
DirectX	12 Ultimate (12_2)	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

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

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

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2060 draws 160W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 180W — a 11.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2060 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 229mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 72 vs 75.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
TDP	160W-11%	180W
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	229mm	267mm
Height	113mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	72-4%	75
Perf/Watt	88.2+8%	81.5

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2060 launched at $349 MSRP and currently averages $120, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $99. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti costs 17.5% less ($21 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 117.6 (GeForce RTX 2060) vs 148.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers 26% better value. The GeForce RTX 2060 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).