GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
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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
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.8% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.8%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.8%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🏆Elite Architecture (Blackwell / 3nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | ✨ DLSS 3/4 + Frame Gen Support |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.
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 GeForce GTX 1070 SLI and GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile
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 RTX 5060 Mobile
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in January 2 2025. It features the Blackwell 2.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 2430 MHz. It has 4608 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 3 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,300 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile reaches 17,300 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile uses Blackwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 3 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 4,608 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2430 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,790+3% | 17,300 |
| Architecture | Pascal | Blackwell 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 3 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 4608+20% |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz | 2430 MHz+44% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | NVIDIA Reflex |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 384 GB/s (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile) — a 50% advantage for the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 384 GB/s+50% |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.2 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 1.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4+300% | 1 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 9th Gen NVENC (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs 6th Gen NVDEC. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | 9th Gen NVENC |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) | 6th Gen NVDEC |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile's 115W — a 89.2% difference. The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 115W-62% |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 0mm |
| Height | 112mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 150.4+154% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | GeForce RTX 5060 Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $758 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160 | — |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | GN22-X4 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | January 2 2025 |
| Ranking | #142 | #não classificado |
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