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GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
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About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 13.9% 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 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+13.9%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-13.9%) |
| Longevity | Turing (2018−2022) (12nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design and GeForce GTX 1060
GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 29 2019. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 885 MHz to 1185 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 36 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 11,461 points.
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.
Graphics Performance
In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design scores 11,461 versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 10,064 — the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design leads by 13.9%. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design) vs 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060). Raw compute: 5.46 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060). Boost clocks: 1185 MHz vs 1733 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 11,461+14% | 10,064 |
| Architecture | Turing | Pascal |
| Process Node | 12 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2560+11% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.46 TFLOPS | 8.873 TFLOPS+63% |
| Boost Clock | 1185 MHz | 1733 MHz+46% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 160+11% |
| L1 Cache | 2.3 MB+145% | 0.94 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design 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 with Max-Q Design | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1060 has 6 GB. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) — a 100% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1060) — the GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB+33% | 6 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 384 GB/s+100% | 192 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+33% | 192-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1060). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2+2% | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: 7th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060). Decoder: 5th Gen NVDEC vs NVDEC (Pascal). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | 7th Gen NVENC | NVENC (Pascal) |
| Decoder | 5th Gen NVDEC | NVDEC (Pascal) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design draws 80W versus the GeForce GTX 1060's 180W — a 76.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design) vs 400W (GeForce GTX 1060). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 6-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 173mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots.
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 80W-56% | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 400W-20% |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 6-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 173mm |
| Height | 0mm | 111mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | — |
| Perf/Watt | 143.3+156% | 55.9 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce RTX 2070 with Max-Q Design | GeForce GTX 1060 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $249 |
| Avg Price (30d) | — | $60 |
| Codename | TU106B | GP104 |
| Release | January 29 2019 | May 27 2016 |
| Ranking | #237 | #137 |
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