NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
These two cards score identically in our gaming index. The decision comes down to VRAM, power draw and price.
| Specification | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 23/100 | 23/100 |
| Tier | C | C |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Power draw (TDP) | 160 W | 180 W |
| Launch MSRP | $349 | $449 |
| Performance per $100 | 6.6 | 5.1 |
| Release year | 2019 | 2017 |
| DLSS | ✓ Yes | — No |
| FSR | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| XeSS | — No | — No |
| Ray tracing | ✓ Yes | — No |
Which should you buy?
Performance is a tie, so the tie-breakers below decide it. The NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 Ti carries more VRAM (8GB vs 6GB), which matters at 1440p and above and for texture-heavy titles. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 draws 20W less, so it is easier on your power supply and case cooling — check the PSU calculator before committing. On launch pricing, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 offers better performance per dollar.