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 vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti FPS Benchmarks

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

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GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti: 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

2016

Why buy it

✅Competitive enough if your priority is price, power, or specific feature preference.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than GeForce GTX 1080 Ti across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Less VRAM, with 8 GB vs 11 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌2016 hardware with 8 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.
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8.4% HIGHER MSRP
$758 MSRPvs$699 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 23.5 vs 26.6 G3D/$ ($758 MSRP vs $699 MSRP).

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅69.9% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅Costs $59 less on MSRP ($699 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).
✅Delivers 13.4% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 26.6 vs 23.5 G3D/$ ($699 MSRP vs $758 MSRP).
✅37.5% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (11 GB vs 8 GB).
✅GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is already legacy-tier future-proofing, so GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the less risky modern option long term.

Trade-offs

❌2017 hardware with 11 GB of VRAM already sits in legacy territory for modern games.

Quick Answers

Which GPU is faster for gaming right now?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the faster gaming card right now. In our data, it leads by 69.9% in average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and by 4.6% in PassMark G3D (18,606 vs 17,790), so the answer here is pretty clean.

Which GPU is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is the safer long-term pick for 2026 and beyond. The case is simple: 11 GB vs 8 GB of VRAM and a newer 2017 generation instead of 2016. That gives it more room for heavier textures and higher settings over time.

Which GPU is the better buy today?

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti makes the most sense to buy today. It is $59 cheaper on MSRP at $699 vs $758, and it leads G3D-per-dollar by 13.4% (26.6 vs 23.5), so the value case lines up with the gaming result.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Technical Specifications

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

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

GeForce GTX 1080 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 10 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1481 MHz to 1582 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 18,606 points. Launch price was $699.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti reaches 18,606 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 4.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 3,584 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1582 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
G3D Mark Score	17,790	18,606+5%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+7%	3584
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+6%	1582 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI has 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti carries 11 GB. GeForce GTX 1080 Ti gives you 37.5% more memory capacity, which matters more once you move into heavier textures, mods, or higher resolutions. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 484 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — a 89.1% advantage for the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti. Memory bus width is 256-bit on the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and 352-bit on the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	11 GB+38%
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	484 GB/s+89%
Bus Width	256-bit	352-bit+38%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12
Vulkan	1.3	1.3
OpenGL	4.5	4.6+2%
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs NVENC 4th gen (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 5.0 (2x)	NVENC 4th gen
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)	NVDEC 3rd gen
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti's 250W — a 18.2% difference. The GeForce GTX 1080 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
TDP	300W	250W-17%
Recommended PSU	750W	600W-20%
Power Connector	2x 8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	80°C	75°C-6%
Perf/Watt	59.3	74.4+25%

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Value Analysis

At launch, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI came in at $758, while the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti launched at $699. On MSRP, GeForce GTX 1080 Ti was 7.8% cheaper ($59 less). Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 23.5 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 26.6 (GeForce GTX 1080 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1080 Ti offers 13.2% better value. The newer card here is GeForce GTX 1080 Ti (2017 vs 2016).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI	GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
MSRP	$758	$699-8%
Performance per Dollar	23.5	26.6+13%
Codename	Pascal GP104 SLI	GP102
Release	August 16 2016	March 10 2017
Ranking	#142	#95

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