GTX 1070 vs GTX 1660 Ti
Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (2016) and the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (2019).
GTX 1070
NVIDIA Entry-level
- ✓ More VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB)
- ✓ Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 192-bit)
GTX 1660 Ti
NVIDIA Entry-level
- ✓ Lower power draw (120 W vs 150 W)
- ✓ Cheaper at launch ($279 vs $379)
- ✓ Newer (2019 vs 2016)
- ✓ Better performance per dollar
Verdict: The GTX 1070 and GTX 1660 Ti deliver essentially the same level of performance — the difference is within a few percent and won't be noticeable in real use. The decision comes down to price, power draw and features.
The GTX 1070 also carries more video memory (8 GB vs 6 GB), which matters for high-resolution textures, modern AAA titles and future-proofing.
At launch pricing, the GTX 1660 Ti offers more performance per dollar, and the GTX 1660 Ti is the more power-efficient chip.
Estimated performance
Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.
Specs side by side
| Specification | GTX 1070 | GTX 1660 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Pascal | Turing |
| Release year | 2016 | 2019 |
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| Boost clock | ||
| FP32 compute | ||
| VRAM | ||
| Memory type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory bus | ||
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| Launch MSRP |
Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).
Frequently asked questions
Is the GTX 1070 better than the GTX 1660 Ti?
They perform almost identically (within ~1%). Choose based on price, power consumption and platform rather than raw speed.
How much faster is the GTX 1070 than the GTX 1660 Ti?
Roughly 0% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.
Which graphics card is better value?
Comparing launch prices, the GTX 1660 Ti delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.