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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

GeForce GTX 1060

2016

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $150 less on MSRP ($249 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
✅Measures 173mm instead of 267mm, a 94mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Why buy it

✅9.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅33.3% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 6 GB).
✅Less risky long-term buy than GeForce GTX 1060: it remains the more sensible modern option while GeForce GTX 1060 is already legacy-tier future-proofing.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1070 Ti across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 6 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 6 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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60.2% HIGHER MSRP
$399 MSRPvs$249 MSRP
❌54.3% longer card at 267mm vs 173mm.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than GeForce GTX 1060?

Yes. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the better GPU overall here. You are getting 9.2% more average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data, 45.8% higher PassMark G3D performance, and 8 GB vs 6 GB of VRAM. It also comes from 2017 instead of 2016, which helps its case as the more complete modern gaming card.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2017 generation instead of 2016, 45.8% more raw performance headroom, and more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 6 GB. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is about 60.2% more expensive on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $249 MSRP, and you are getting 9.2% more estimated average FPS across 47 tracked games in our benchmark data and 45.8% higher G3D Mark. GeForce GTX 1060 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is GeForce GTX 1060 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. GeForce GTX 1060 is 2016 hardware with 6 GB of VRAM, 10,064 in G3D Mark, and no meaningful modern upscaling stack. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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 GTX 1060 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
1080p
low	117 FPS	153 FPS
medium	105 FPS	135 FPS
high	91 FPS	120 FPS
ultra	77 FPS	101 FPS
1440p
low	103 FPS	131 FPS
medium	87 FPS	106 FPS
high	76 FPS	94 FPS
ultra	67 FPS	85 FPS
4K
low	55 FPS	77 FPS
medium	49 FPS	65 FPS
high	41 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	37 FPS	45 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
1080p
low	216 FPS	219 FPS
medium	181 FPS	183 FPS
high	148 FPS	150 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	114 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	134 FPS
medium	107 FPS	107 FPS
high	87 FPS	87 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	68 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	62 FPS
medium	51 FPS	51 FPS
high	49 FPS	49 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	41 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
1080p
low	453 FPS	660 FPS
medium	362 FPS	528 FPS
high	302 FPS	440 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	330 FPS
1440p
low	340 FPS	495 FPS
medium	272 FPS	396 FPS
high	226 FPS	330 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	248 FPS
4K
low	226 FPS	330 FPS
medium	181 FPS	264 FPS
high	151 FPS	220 FPS
ultra	113 FPS	165 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
1080p
low	358 FPS	403 FPS
medium	302 FPS	342 FPS
high	260 FPS	288 FPS
ultra	226 FPS	244 FPS
1440p
low	299 FPS	331 FPS
medium	254 FPS	279 FPS
high	208 FPS	222 FPS
ultra	170 FPS	182 FPS
4K
low	170 FPS	178 FPS
medium	133 FPS	140 FPS
high	123 FPS	128 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	105 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1060 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

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.

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

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1060 scores 10,064 versus the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 14,673 — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti leads by 45.8%. The GeForce GTX 1060 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 2,560 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Raw compute: 8.873 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1733 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
G3D Mark Score	10,064	14,673+46%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2560+5%	2432
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.873 TFLOPS+8%	8.186 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1733 MHz+3%	1683 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	160+5%	152
L1 Cache	960 KB+5%	912 KB
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1060 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: 192 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — a 33.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti. Bus width: 192-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	8 GB+33%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	192 GB/s	256 GB/s+33%
Bus Width	192-bit	256-bit+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
DirectX	12	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (Pascal) (GeForce GTX 1060) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC (Pascal) vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC (GeForce GTX 1060) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Encoder	NVENC (Pascal)	NVENC 6th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC (Pascal)	NVDEC 3rd Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC	H.265,H.264,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1060 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 180W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 400W (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 173mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1060	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
TDP	180W	180W
Recommended PSU	400W-20%	500W
Power Connector	6-pin	8-pin
Length	173mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	—	75
Perf/Watt	55.9	81.5+46%

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1060 launched at $249 MSRP, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399. The GeForce GTX 1060 costs 37.6% less ($150 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 40.4 (GeForce GTX 1060) vs 36.8 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1060 offers 9.8% better value. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2016).