GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
VS
Radeon Pro W5700X

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs Radeon Pro W5700X

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro W5700X

2019Core: 1243 MHzBoost: 2040 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

Value Upgrade Path

This is the official ChipVERSUS Value Rating, comparing raw performance (G3D Mark) per dollar. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro W5700X

#28
Quadro P5200
MSRP: $500|Avg: $240
132%
#29
Radeon PRO W7700
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
131%
#30
Radeon PRO W6600
MSRP: $649|Avg: $649
131%
#32
Radeon AI PRO R9700
MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450
125%
#33
Radeon Pro Vega 64
MSRP: $599|Avg: $114
122%
#38
Radeon PRO W6600X
MSRP: $699|Avg: $699
107%
#41
Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)
MSRP: $600|Avg: $600
102%
#42
Radeon Pro W5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $300
102%
#43
Radeon Pro W5700X
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
100%
#44
RTX A4000
MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111
99%
#45
RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell
MSRP: $849|Avg: $748
96%
#46
Quadro RTX 4000
MSRP: $899|Avg: $220
94%
#49
RTX 2000E Ada Generation
MSRP: $999|Avg: $999
87%
#50
85%
#51
RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell
MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015
84%
#52
RTX A1000
MSRP: $749|Avg: $500
82%
#54
Radeon Pro 5700
MSRP: $799|Avg: $250
81%
#55
Quadro P4000
MSRP: $815|Avg: $290
80%
#57
Quadro RTX 3000
MSRP: $800|Avg: $891
77%
#58
RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700
75%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5700X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5700X 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 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5700X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
RDNA 1.0 (7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 531.4% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+531.4%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($160)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)

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 Pro W5700X

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI scores 17,790 and the Radeon Pro W5700X reaches 17,591 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 Pro W5700X uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2040 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
G3D Mark Score
17,790+1%
17,591
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
3840+67%
2304
Boost Clock
1683 MHz
2040 MHz+21%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro W5700X has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
DirectX
12.1
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.5
4.6+2%
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
Encoder
NVENC 5.0 (2x)
VCN 2.0
Decoder
PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)
VCN 2.0
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
HEVC,H.264
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro W5700X's 205W — a 37.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
TDP
300W
205W-32%
Recommended PSU
750W
650W-13%
Power Connector
2x 8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
305mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2-50%
4
Temp (Load)
80°C-6%
85°C
Perf/Watt
59.3
85.8+45%
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 and now averages $999. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 84% less ($839 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 531.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 SLIRadeon Pro W5700X
MSRP
$758-24%
$999
Avg Price (30d)
$160-84%
$999
Performance per Dollar
111.2+532%
17.6
Codename
Pascal GP104 SLI
Navi 10
Release
August 16 2016
December 11 2019
Ranking
#142
#130