NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti58% better
27,50326% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 58% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti18% better
68.9343% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 18% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

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Summary

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About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q4 2017 with a MSRP of $399. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP104) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1070 Ti has 8 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 256 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 256.3 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1070 Ti includes 2,432 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,607 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,683 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 152 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 64 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 450 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 180 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1070 Ti has the 86th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 26.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 27,503 score and $399 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 68.93. This is the 46th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

About the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is an end-of-life desktop graphics card that released in Q3 2016 with a MSRP of $299. It is built on the Pascal GPU microarchitecture (codename GP106) and is manufactured on a 16 nm process.

Memory

The GTX 1060 has 6 GB of GDDR5 memory, with a 2,002 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 192.2 Gb/s, which affects how fast it can transfer data to and from memory. GPU memory stores temporary data that helps the GPU with complex math and graphics operations. More memory is generally better, as not having enough can cause performance bottlenecks.

Cores and Clock Speeds

The GTX 1060 includes 1,280 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 1,506 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 1,709 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 80 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 48 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The GTX 1060 occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports DVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 300 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 120 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The GTX 1060 has the 132nd best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 16.64% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 17,401 score and $299 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 58.2. This is the 57th best in value for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

General Info

General overview of the GPU, including details like its manufacturer, release date, launch price, and current production status.

InfoGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ4 2017Q3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$399$299
Production StatusEnd-of-lifeEnd-of-life
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Gaming Performance

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FPS Benchmarks

This table showcases the average frame rate (FPS) achieved both GPUs in at various resolutions. Frame rate is a crucial indicator of how smoothly the GPU can run the game. A higher FPS generally translates to a smoother gameplay experience.

  • Frames Per Second
FPS data for Borderlands 3
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GeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Low - 720p
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139 FPS
Medium - 1080p
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78 FPS
High - 1080p
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51 FPS
Ultra - 1080p
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39 FPS
QHD - 1440p
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27 FPS
4K UHD - 2160p
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14 FPS
FPS Source: Notebookcheck

Compare Frames Per Second (FPS)

The average frame rate (FPS) in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, higher FPS results in a smoother gameplay experience.

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Compare Cost Per Frame

The average cost per frame in can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. Generally, a lower cost per frame implies better value for your money.

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GPUCost Per Frame
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti15.94-25%
Radeon RX 59017.33-19%
GeForce GTX 107017.71-17%
GeForce RTX 206017.9-16%
Radeon RX 6500 XT19.9-7%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)21.36
Radeon VII21.98+3%
GeForce GTX 165024.83+16%
GeForce GTX 980 Ti32.13+50%
GeForce GTX 105051.9+143%

Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti58% better
27,50326% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 58% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is ranked 86th with a score of 27,503, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401.

Performance per dollar
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti18% better
68.9343% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti has 18% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is ranked 46th with a performance per dollar of 68.93, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 57th with a performance per dollar of 58.2.

Relative Performance

The average score in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative performance. Generally, powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

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GPUBenchmark Performance
Radeon RX Vega 5629,086+6%
GeForce RTX 306028,375+3%
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti27,503
GeForce RTX 206027,162.5-1%
GeForce GTX 107024,652-10%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5-36%
Radeon R9 FURY17,543-36%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401-37%
Radeon R9 Nano17,282-37%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5-41%

Relative Value For Money

The average performance per dollar in the benchmark test can be compared to similar GPUs to assess relative value. A higher score implies a better value for your money.

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Benchmark Scores

This table showcases the average performance scores achieved by both GPUs across industry-standard benchmark tests. These scores provide a valuable insight into overall performance. Powerful GPUs tend to have higher scores.

  • Popular
BenchmarkGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
6,531
(+55.72%)
4,194
3DMark Time Spy Score
6,177
(+33.38%)
4,631
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
88,161
(+14.44%)
77,035
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
18,405
(+41.75%)
12,984
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
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55,760
3DMark 11 Performance Score
20,106
(+27.24%)
15,802
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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148.7
PassMark G3D Mark
14,700
(+45.91%)
10,075
PassMark G2D Mark
878
(+17.85%)
745
Benchmarks Source: Notebookcheck

Technical Specs

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Graphics Processor

General information about the graphics processing unit like their architecture, manufacturing process size, and transistor count. Newer GPU architectures generally bring efficiency improvements and may introduce technologies that enhance graphical capabilities.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CodenameGP104GP106
ArchitecturePascalPascal
Process Size16 nm16 nm
Transistors7,200 million4,400 million

Memory Details

Memory specifications like their capacity, bandwidth, and clock speeds. GPU memory stores graphics data like frames, textures, and shadows which helps display rendered images. These specs are crucial for graphics-intense applications like gaming and 3D modeling.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Memory Size8 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR5GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth256.3 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock2,002 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface256 bit192 bit
L1 Cache48 KB48 KB
L2 Cache2 MB1,536 KB

Board Compatibility

Compatibility information like their slot size, bus interface, power consumption, and display support. These specs are useful for verifying compatibility with your motherboard, power supply, and monitor.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 3.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)180 W120 W
Suggested PSU450 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 8-pin1x 6-pin
OutputsDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4aDVI, HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4a

Cores & Clock Speeds

Processing power information like its cores and clock speed. These specs impact how fast they can process graphics. Each type of core or component serves a specific computational purpose.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CUDA Cores2,4321,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)1910
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)15280
Render Output Units (ROP)6448
Core Clock Speed1,607 MHz1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)1,683 MHz1,709 MHz

Theoretical Performance

Theoretical performance numbers derived from the raw specifications of the different components like core count and clock speeds. While these provide a glimpse into peak processing power, they do not represent real-world performance.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate107.7 GPixel/s82.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate255.8 GTexel/s136.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance8.19 TFLOPS4.38 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance255.8 GFLOPS136.7 GFLOPS

API Support

Graphics API versions supported by these graphics cards. APIs evolve over time, introducing new features and functionalities. Older GPUs may not support recent versions.

SpecGeForce GTX 1070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
DirectX12 (12_1)12 (12_1)
OpenCL3.03.0
OpenGL4.64.6
Shader Model6.86.8

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* Performance rating, performance per dollar, and rankings are based on the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark and MSRP.