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GTX 1070 vs RTX 4060

Full specification comparison between the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 (2016) and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (2023).

GTX 1070

NVIDIA Entry-level

16 / perf index
  • Wider memory bus (256-bit vs 128-bit)

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Winner

RTX 4060

NVIDIA Mid-range

33 / perf index
  • ~106% faster on average
  • Lower power draw (115 W vs 150 W)
  • Cheaper at launch ($299 vs $379)
  • Newer (2023 vs 2016)
  • Better performance per dollar

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Verdict: The RTX 4060 is roughly 106% faster than the GTX 1070 on average — a clear, noticeable performance advantage.

At launch pricing, the RTX 4060 offers more performance per dollar, and the RTX 4060 is the more power-efficient chip.

Estimated performance

GTX 1070
16
RTX 4060
33

Estimated average 1440p raster gaming performance compiled from publicly available benchmark data. Individual games vary.

Specs side by side

SpecificationGTX 1070RTX 4060
ArchitecturePascalAda Lovelace
Release year20162023
Est. performance
16
33
Shading units
1,920
3,072
Boost clock
1683 MHz
2460 MHz
FP32 compute
6.5 TFLOPS
15.1 TFLOPS
VRAM
8 GB
8 GB
Memory typeGDDR5GDDR6
Memory bus
256-bit
128-bit
Board power
150 W
115 W
Launch MSRP
$379
$299

Green bars mark the better value in each row (for power and price, lower wins).

Frequently asked questions

Is the RTX 4060 better than the GTX 1070?

Yes — based on aggregated benchmark data, the RTX 4060 is about 106% faster than the GTX 1070 on average.

How much faster is the RTX 4060 than the GTX 1070?

Roughly 106% on average in raster gaming workloads. The gap varies by title, resolution and settings.

Which graphics card is better value?

Comparing launch prices, the RTX 4060 delivers more performance per dollar. Check current street prices, as market pricing often shifts the value equation.

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