GeForce GTX 1070 SLI vs Radeon Pro W6900X
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 Pro W6900X
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W6900X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W6900X 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 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3092.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3092.7%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($160) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) |
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 W6900X
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 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 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 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro W6900X uses RDNA 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 2150 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,790+2% | 17,413 |
| Architecture | Pascal | RDNA 2.0 |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 7 nm |
| Shading Units | 3840 | 5120+33% |
| Boost Clock | 1683 MHz | 2150 MHz+28% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Pro W6900X has 32 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.4+8% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 6+50% |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) vs VCN 3.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 5.0 (2x) | VCN 3.0 |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) | VCN 3.0 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI draws 300W versus the Radeon Pro W6900X's 300W — a 0% difference. The Radeon Pro W6900X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 4 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 750W | 650W-13% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 112mm | 120mm |
| Slots | 2-50% | 4 |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 59.3+2% | 58.0 |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 MSRP and currently averages $160, while the Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 and now averages $5000. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 96.8% less ($4840 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) vs 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 3077.1% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI | Radeon Pro W6900X |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $758-87% | $6000 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $160-97% | $5000 |
| Performance per Dollar | 111.2+3077% | 3.5 |
| Codename | Pascal GP104 SLI | Navi 21 |
| Release | August 16 2016 | August 3 2021 |
| Ranking | #142 | #101 |
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