A10G vs GeForce GTX 1070
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About G3D Mark
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.
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The A10G uses modern memory architecture. The A10G likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The A10G is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.7% higher G3D Mark score and 200% more VRAM (24 GB vs 8 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070.
| Insight | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+0.7%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.7%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ampere / 8nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (24 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $2,000 for the A10G, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2383.3% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2383.3%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,000) | ✅More affordable ($80) |
Performance Check
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 7800X3D 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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of A10G and GeForce GTX 1070
A10G
The A10G is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 12 2021. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1320 MHz to 1710 MHz. It has 9216 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 72 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,598 points.
GeForce GTX 1070
The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.
Graphics Performance
The A10G scores 13,598 and the GeForce GTX 1070 reaches 13,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.7% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The A10G is built on Ampere while the GeForce GTX 1070 uses Pascal, both on 8 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 9,216 (A10G) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070). Raw compute: 31.52 TFLOPS (A10G) vs 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070). Boost clocks: 1710 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,598 | 13,507 |
| Architecture | Ampere | Pascal |
| Process Node | 8 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 9216+380% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 31.52 TFLOPS+388% | 6.463 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1710 MHz+2% | 1683 MHz |
| ROPs | 96+50% | 64 |
| TMUs | 288+140% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 9 MB+1186% | 0.7 MB |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The A10G comes with 24 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 has 8 GB. The A10G offers 200% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 6 MB (A10G) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) — the A10G has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 24 GB+200% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 6 MB+200% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (A10G) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 0 vs 4.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12 Ultimate | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 0 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 7th Gen (A10G) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070). Decoder: NVDEC 5th Gen vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 (A10G) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070).
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 7th Gen | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | NVDEC 5th Gen | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | AV1,H.265,H.264,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The A10G draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 150W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (A10G) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 1 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: Unknown vs 75°C.
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 150W | 150W |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 1-50% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | Unknown-100% | 75°C |
| Perf/Watt | 90.7 | 90.0 |
Value Analysis
The A10G launched at $2500 MSRP and currently averages $2000, while the GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 96% less ($1920 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.8 (A10G) vs 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 2382.4% better value. The A10G is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | A10G | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2500 | $379-85% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2000 | $80-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.8 | 168.8+2382% |
| Codename | GA102 | GP104 |
| Release | April 12 2021 | June 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #182 | #185 |
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