NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti335% better
75,61272% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 335% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti63% better
94.6359% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 63% 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 RTX 4070 Ti GPU

The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is a desktop graphics card that launched in Q1 2023 with a MSRP of $799. It is built on the Ada Lovelace GPU microarchitecture (codename AD104) and is manufactured on a 5 nm process.

Memory

The RTX 4070 Ti has 12 GB of GDDR6X memory, with a 1,313 MHz memory clock and a 192 bit interface. This gives it a memory bandwidth of 504.2 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 RTX 4070 Ti includes 7,680 CUDA cores, the processing units for handling parallel computing tasks. The GPU operates at a core clock speed of 2,310 MHz and can dynamically boost its clock speed up to 2,610 MHz. Complementing the processing units are 240 texture mapping units (TMUs) for efficient texture filtering and 80 render output units (ROPs) for pixel processing. Additionally, the GPU features 240 tensor cores optimized for AI-accelerated workloads and 60 RT cores dedicated to real-time ray tracing calculations.

Compatibility & Power Consumption

The RTX 4070 Ti occupies 2 PCIe expansion slots. It supports HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4a display connections. NVIDIA recommends a power supply of at least 600 W to handle the GPU's thermal design power (TDP) of 285 W.

Benchmark Performance & Value

The RTX 4070 Ti has the 6th best 3DMark 11 Performance GPU score among the 543 benchmarked GPUs in our database. It achieves 72.29% of the performance of the best benchmarked GPU, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090. Its 75,612 score and $799 launch price (MSRP) gives it a performance per dollar of 94.63. This is the 22nd 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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
ManufacturerNVIDIANVIDIA
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Market SegmentDesktopDesktop
Release DateQ1 2023Q3 2016
Launch Price (MSRP)$799$299
Production StatusActiveEnd-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 Sons of the Forest
Sons of the Forest
GeForce RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Low - 1080p
119 FPS
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Medium - 1080p
117 FPS
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High - 1080p
113 FPS
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Ultra - 1080p
113 FPS
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QHD - 1440p
110 FPS
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4K UHD - 2160p
83 FPS
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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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Benchmark Performance

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Performance
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti335% better
75,61272% of 104,598
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
17,40117% of 104,598

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 335% better performance than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 6th with a score of 75,612, and the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) is ranked 132nd with a score of 17,401.

Performance per dollar
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti63% better
94.6359% of 161.45
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
58.236% of 161.45

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has 63% better value for the money than the GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB) for the 3DMark 11 Performance GPU benchmark.

The GeForce RTX 4070 Ti is ranked 22nd with a performance per dollar of 94.63, 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 7900 XTX83,322+10%
Radeon RX 7900 XT75,896+0%
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti75,612
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER74,834-1%
Radeon RX 6950 XT72,227.5-4%
GeForce GTX 98017,604.5-77%
Radeon R9 FURY17,543-77%
GeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)17,401-77%
Radeon R9 Nano17,282-77%
Radeon R9 290X16,167.5-79%

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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
3DMark Time Spy Graphics
22,949
(+447.19%)
4,194
3DMark Time Spy Score
22,481
(+385.45%)
4,631
3DMark Cloud Gate Graphics
217,200
(+181.95%)
77,035
3DMark Fire Strike Standard Graphics
53,360
(+310.97%)
12,984
3DMark Night Raid Graphics
210,101
(+276.8%)
55,760
3DMark 11 Performance Score
56,052
(+254.71%)
15,802
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64 Bit
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148.7
PassMark G3D Mark
31,806
(+215.69%)
10,075
PassMark G2D Mark
1,191
(+59.87%)
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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CodenameAD104GP106
ArchitectureAda LovelacePascal
Process Size5 nm16 nm
Transistors35,800 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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Memory Size12 GB6 GB
Memory TypeGDDR6XGDDR5
Memory Bandwidth504.2 Gb/s192.2 Gb/s
Memory Clock1,313 MHz2,002 MHz
Memory Interface192 bit192 bit
L1 Cache128 KB48 KB
L2 Cache48 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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Slots2 slots2 slots
Bus InterfacePCIe 4.0 x16PCIe 3.0 x16
Thermal Design Power (TDP)285 W120 W
Suggested PSU600 W300 W
Power Connectors1x 16-pin1x 6-pin
OutputsHDMI 2.1, 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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
CUDA Cores7,6801,280
Stream Multiprocessors (SM)6010
Texture Mapping Units (TMU)24080
Render Output Units (ROP)8048
Tensor Cores240--
Ray Tracing Cores60--
Core Clock Speed2,310 MHz1,506 MHz
Core Clock Speed (Boost)2,610 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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
Pixel Fill Rate208.8 GPixel/s82.03 GPixel/s
Texture Fill Rate626.4 GTexel/s136.7 GTexel/s
FP32 Performance40.09 TFLOPS4.38 TFLOPS
FP64 Performance626.4 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 RTX 4070 TiGeForce GTX 1060 (6 GB)
DirectX12 Ultimate (12_2)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.