GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
VS
Radeon RX 5700

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti vs Radeon RX 5700

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017Core: 1607 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon RX 5700

2019Core: 1465 MHzBoost: 1725 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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700.

InsightGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
Performance
Leading raw performance (+2.6%)
Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Normal Efficiency
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (270mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 5700, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 159.2% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+159.2%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($99)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250)

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 Ti and Radeon RX 5700

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.

AMD

Radeon RX 5700

The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 and the Radeon RX 5700 reaches 14,296 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5700 uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700). Raw compute: 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1725 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
G3D Mark Score
14,673+3%
14,296
Architecture
Pascal
RDNA 1.0
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
2432+6%
2304
Compute (TFLOPS)
8.186 TFLOPS+3%
7.949 TFLOPS
Boost Clock
1683 MHz
1725 MHz+2%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
152+6%
144
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
Upscaling Tech
FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
FSR 2.1
Frame Generation
FSR 3 (Compatible)
FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction
No
No
Low Latency
Standard
AMD Anti-Lag
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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
8 GB
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth
256 GB/s
448 GB/s+75%
Bus Width
256-bit
256-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
DirectX
12
12.0
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
Encoder
NVENC 6th Gen
VCN 2.0
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd Gen
VCN 2.0
Codecs
H.265,H.264,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti draws 180W versus the Radeon RX 5700's 180W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5700 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 600W (Radeon RX 5700). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 270mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
TDP
180W
180W
Recommended PSU
500W-17%
600W
Power Connector
8-pin
6-pin + 8-pin
Length
267mm
270mm
Height
112mm
110mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
81.5+3%
79.4
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 MSRP and currently averages $99, while the Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 and now averages $250. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti costs 60.4% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 148.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers 159.1% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070 TiRadeon RX 5700
MSRP
$399
$379-5%
Avg Price (30d)
$99-60%
$250
Performance per Dollar
148.2+159%
57.2
Codename
GP104
Navi 10
Release
November 2 2017
July 7 2019
Ranking
#161
#167