GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs Radeon 8060S
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 Per Dollar
Performance Per Dollar Radeon 8060S
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon 8060S is significantly newer (2025 vs 2016). The Radeon 8060S 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 Radeon 8060S is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 3.5 / 4nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) | ⚠️ Potential Buffer Bottleneck |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $800 for the Radeon 8060S, it costs 80% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 394.5% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+394.5%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($160) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($800) |
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 Radeon 8060S
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.
Radeon 8060S
The Radeon 8060S is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 6 2025. It features the RDNA 3.5 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1295 MHz to 2900 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 55W. Manufactured using 4 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,989 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the Radeon 8060S reaches 17,989 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is built on Pascal while the Radeon 8060S uses RDNA 3.5, both on 16 nm vs 4 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 2,560 (Radeon 8060S). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2900 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,790 | 17,989+1% |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 3.5 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 4 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840+50% | 2560 |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz | 2900 MHz+72% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) | FSR 1.0 (Software) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | Not Supported |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | Standard | AMD Anti-Lag |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon 8060S has 0 MB. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs System Shared.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | none |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | LPDDR5X (Shared) |
| Memory Bandwidth | 256 GB/s | 256 GB/s (Max) |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | System Shared |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.2 (Radeon 8060S). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs VCN 4.5 (Radeon 8060S). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs VCN 4.5. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (Radeon 8060S).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | VCN 4.5 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) | VCN 4.5 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the Radeon 8060S's 55W — a 138% difference. The Radeon 8060S is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (Radeon 8060S). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 55W-82% |
| 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-6% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3 | 327.1+452% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the Radeon 8060S launched at $800 and now averages $800. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 80% less ($640 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 22.5 (Radeon 8060S) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 394.2% better value. The Radeon 8060S is the newer GPU (2025 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon 8060S |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $758-5% | $800 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-80% | $800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.2+394% | 22.5 |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | Strix Halo |
| Release | August 16 2016 | January 6 2025 |
| Ranking | #142 | #98 |
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