GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro W6900X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016Core: 1443 MHzBoost: 1645 MHz
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AMD

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021Core: 1825 MHzBoost: 2150 MHz
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GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro W6900X Performance Spectrum

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro W6900X FPS Benchmarks

Predicted gaming performance across popular games. Tested paired with Ryzen 7 9800X3D to isolate GPU performance.

Search any supported game below to compare 1080p FPS for both components.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro W6900X: Pros, Cons & Final Verdict

See where each GPU makes more sense in practice: raw FPS, VRAM, features, power draw, pricing, and long-term headroom.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

2016

Why buy it

  • Draws 240W instead of 300W, a 60W reduction.

Trade-offs

  • Lower average FPS than Radeon Pro W6900X across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 32 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
  • 2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
  • Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 0 vs 2.9 G3D/$ (Unknown MSRP vs $6,000 MSRP).

Radeon Pro W6900X

2021

Why buy it

  • 135.5% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
  • Delivers 100+% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 2.9 vs 0 G3D/$ ($6,000 MSRP vs Unknown MSRP).
  • 300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (32 GB vs 8 GB).
  • Better long-term bet: RDNA 2.0 on 7nm gives it a newer hardware base for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

  • 25% higher power demand at 300W vs 240W.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?
Radeon Pro W6900X is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 135.5% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. PassMark G3D leans toward GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) instead at 17,790 vs 17,413, so for this question the real-game FPS result matters more than the synthetic split.
Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?
Radeon Pro W6900X is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 32 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM, the newer upscaling stack, FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, a 7nm process instead of 16nm, and 80 vs 0 ray-tracing units. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.
Which GPU is the better buy today?
Radeon Pro W6900X makes the most sense today based on the pricing and value data we have for this matchup.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) vs Radeon Pro W6900X Technical Specifications

Side-by-side specs, architecture details, clocks, memory, power, and platform differences.

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1443 MHz to 1645 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 240W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

AMD

Radeon Pro W6900X

The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) scores 17,790 and the Radeon Pro W6900X reaches 17,413 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1645 MHz vs 2150 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
G3D Mark Score
17,790+2%
17,413
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 2.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
4096
5120+25%
Boost Clock
1645 MHz
2150 MHz+31%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) gets NVIDIA DLSS, which still tends to look cleaner in motion. The Radeon Pro W6900X leans on FSR, which is flexible and widely supported, but usually a bit rougher at the same settings.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
Upscaling Tech
Upscaling support
FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation
Not Supported
Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
NVIDIA Reflex
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) has 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W6900X carries 32 GB. Radeon Pro W6900X gives you 300% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) and 128-bit on the Radeon Pro W6900X.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
32 GB+300%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (12_1) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
DirectX
12 (12_1)
12.2+2%
Vulkan
1.3
1.4+8%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (6th Gen) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: NVDEC (3rd Gen) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
Encoder
NVENC (6th Gen)
VCN 3.0
Decoder
NVDEC (3rd Gen)
VCN 3.0
Codecs
H.264,H.265 (HEVC),VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) draws 240W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 22.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel) is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
TDP
240W-20%
300W
Recommended PSU
650W
650W
Power Connector
PCIe-powered
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
Height
120mm
Slots
0-100%
4
Temp (Load)
85°C
80°C-6%
Perf/Watt
74.1+28%
58.0
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Value Analysis

The newer card here is Radeon Pro W6900X (2021 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLI (móvel)Radeon Pro W6900X
MSRP
$6000
Codename
Pascal GP104 SLI
Navi 21
Release
August 16 2016
August 3 2021
Ranking
#116
#101

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