GeForce RTX 2070 vs GeForce GTX 1060

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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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2070 uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2070 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1060 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce RTX 2070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 59.7% 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 GTX 1060.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+59.7%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-59.7%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2018 / Turing (2018−2022))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1060 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $60 versus $180 for the GeForce RTX 2070, it costs 67% less. While it maintains lower overall performance, this results in a 87.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+87.9%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)	✅More affordable ($60)

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 2070 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 2070 and GeForce GTX 1060

GeForce RTX 2070

The GeForce RTX 2070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in October 17 2018. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 1410 MHz to 1620 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 175W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 16,068 points. Launch price was $499.

GeForce GTX 1060

The GeForce GTX 1060 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in May 27 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1733 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,064 points. Launch price was $599.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 scores 16,068 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 2070 leads by 59.7%. The GeForce RTX 2070 is built on Turing while the GeForce GTX 1060 uses Pascal, both on 12 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 7.465 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1620 MHz vs 1733 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
G3D Mark Score	16,068+60%	10,064
Architecture	Turing	Pascal
Process Node	12 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	2560+11%
Compute (TFLOPS)	7.465 TFLOPS	8.873 TFLOPS+19%
Boost Clock	1620 MHz	1733 MHz+7%
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	144	160+11%
L1 Cache	2.3 MB+145%	0.94 MB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 2070 gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The GeForce GTX 1060 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
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 2070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 133.3% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 2070 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	448 GB/s+133%	192 GB/s
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6.0 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP9 vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
Encoder	NVENC 6.0	NVENC (Pascal)
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP9	NVDEC (Pascal)
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	H.264,H.265/HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 2070 draws 175W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 2.8% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 550W (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 173mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 2070	GeForce GTX 1060
TDP	175W-3%	180W
Recommended PSU	550W	400W-27%
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin
Length	267mm	173mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	—
Perf/Watt	91.8+64%	55.9

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 2070 launched at $599 MSRP and currently averages $180, while the GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 and now averages $60. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 66.7% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 89.3 (GeForce RTX 2070) vs 167.7 (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 87.8% better value. The GeForce RTX 2070 is the newer GPU (2018 vs 2016).