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.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 295W, a 115W reduction.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 64 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

✅7.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌63.9% higher power demand at 295W vs 180W.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti

2017

Radeon RX Vega 64

2017

Why buy it

✅Costs $100 less on MSRP ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Delivers 31.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 36.8 vs 28.0 G3D/$ ($399 MSRP vs $499 MSRP).
✅Draws 180W instead of 295W, a 115W reduction.

Why buy it

✅7.6% more average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
✅More future proof: GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) on 14nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Lower average FPS than Radeon RX Vega 64 across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data.
❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.

Trade-offs

❌Poor future-proofing: 2017-era hardware with 8 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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25.1% HIGHER MSRP
$499 MSRPvs$399 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 28.0 vs 36.8 G3D/$ ($499 MSRP vs $399 MSRP).
❌63.9% higher power demand at 295W vs 180W.

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce GTX 1070 Ti better than Radeon RX Vega 64?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. Radeon RX Vega 64 averages 7.6% more FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 14,673 vs 13,949 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the overall package: you are getting no meaningful modern upscaling stack, plus much lower power draw (180W vs 295W).

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That broader feature stack should age better as more games lean on modern upscaling and frame-generation support.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $399 MSRP. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is about $100 cheaper on MSRP at $399 MSRP versus $499 MSRP, and you are getting lower estimated average FPS across 50 tracked games in our benchmark data and 5.2% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $399 MSRP gets you lower power draw (180W vs 295W), and no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Is Radeon RX Vega 64 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Radeon RX Vega 64 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is very strong for 1080p, good for 1440p, and more limited at 4K. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $499 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Games Benchmarks

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 9800X3D 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.

GeForce GTX 1070 Ti Benchmark Check

Radeon RX Vega 64 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	153 FPS	141 FPS
medium	135 FPS	126 FPS
high	120 FPS	108 FPS
ultra	101 FPS	90 FPS
1440p
low	131 FPS	122 FPS
medium	106 FPS	100 FPS
high	94 FPS	83 FPS
ultra	85 FPS	71 FPS
4K
low	77 FPS	68 FPS
medium	65 FPS	57 FPS
high	52 FPS	43 FPS
ultra	45 FPS	37 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	219 FPS	317 FPS
medium	183 FPS	279 FPS
high	150 FPS	224 FPS
ultra	114 FPS	186 FPS
1440p
low	134 FPS	215 FPS
medium	107 FPS	187 FPS
high	87 FPS	160 FPS
ultra	68 FPS	128 FPS
4K
low	62 FPS	103 FPS
medium	51 FPS	88 FPS
high	49 FPS	73 FPS
ultra	41 FPS	57 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	660 FPS	628 FPS
medium	528 FPS	502 FPS
high	440 FPS	418 FPS
ultra	330 FPS	314 FPS
1440p
low	495 FPS	471 FPS
medium	396 FPS	377 FPS
high	330 FPS	314 FPS
ultra	248 FPS	235 FPS
4K
low	330 FPS	314 FPS
medium	264 FPS	251 FPS
high	220 FPS	209 FPS
ultra	165 FPS	157 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
1080p
low	403 FPS	391 FPS
medium	342 FPS	347 FPS
high	288 FPS	295 FPS
ultra	244 FPS	236 FPS
1440p
low	331 FPS	314 FPS
medium	279 FPS	279 FPS
high	222 FPS	228 FPS
ultra	182 FPS	181 FPS
4K
low	178 FPS	200 FPS
medium	140 FPS	188 FPS
high	128 FPS	152 FPS
ultra	105 FPS	127 FPS

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Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti and Radeon RX Vega 64

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.

Radeon RX Vega 64

The Radeon RX Vega 64 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 7 2017. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1247 MHz to 1546 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 295W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,949 points. Launch price was $499.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti scores 14,673 versus the Radeon RX Vega 64's 13,949 — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti leads by 5.2%. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX Vega 64 uses GCN 5.0, both on 16 nm vs 14 nm. Shader units: 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 4,096 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Raw compute: 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12.66 TFLOPS (Radeon RX Vega 64). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1546 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
G3D Mark Score	14,673+5%	13,949
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 5.0
Process Node	16 nm	14 nm
Shading Units	2432	4096+68%
Compute (TFLOPS)	8.186 TFLOPS	12.66 TFLOPS+55%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+9%	1546 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	152	256+68%
L1 Cache	0.89 MB	1 MB+12%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon RX Vega 64 relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	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 484 GB/s (Radeon RX Vega 64) — a 89.1% advantage for the Radeon RX Vega 64. Bus width: 256-bit vs 2048-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 4 MB (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the Radeon RX Vega 64 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM2
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	484 GB/s+89%
Bus Width	256-bit	2048-bit+700%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
DirectX	12	12.1
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 VCE 4.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd Gen vs UVD 7.0. Supported codecs: H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega 64).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
Encoder	NVENC 6th Gen	VCE 4.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd Gen	UVD 7.0
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 Vega 64's 295W — a 48.4% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 750W (Radeon RX Vega 64). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75 vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 Ti	Radeon RX Vega 64
TDP	180W-39%	295W
Recommended PSU	500W-33%	750W
Power Connector	8-pin	2x 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	81.5+72%	47.3

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 MSRP, while the Radeon RX Vega 64 launched at $499. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti costs 20% less ($100 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 36.8 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) vs 28.0 (Radeon RX Vega 64) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers 31.4% better value.