GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce GTX 980 Ti

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

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.5% higher G3D Mark score. However, the GeForce GTX 1070 offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.5%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / Maxwell 2.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the GeForce GTX 1070 holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $100), it costs 20% less, resulting in a 23.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+23.1%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($100)

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.

GeForce GTX 1070 Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 980 Ti Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce GTX 980 Ti

GeForce GTX 1070

The GeForce GTX 1070 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 10 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 1920 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,507 points. Launch price was $379.

GeForce GTX 980 Ti

The GeForce GTX 980 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 2 2015. It features the Maxwell 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1000 MHz to 1075 MHz. It has 2816 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,711 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the GeForce GTX 980 Ti reaches 13,711 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti uses Maxwell 2.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 2,816 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 6.06 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1075 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,711+2%
Architecture	Pascal	Maxwell 2.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	1920	2816+47%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS+7%	6.06 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+57%	1075 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	120	176+47%
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1 MB+43%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has 6 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 offers 33.3% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 336 GB/s (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — a 31.3% advantage for the GeForce GTX 980 Ti. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3 MB (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 980 Ti has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	256-bit	384-bit+50%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.4+27%	1.1
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs NVENC 3.0 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 980 Ti).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 3.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the GeForce GTX 980 Ti's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 600W (GeForce GTX 980 Ti). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 6-pin + 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce GTX 980 Ti
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	90.0+64%	54.8

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the GeForce GTX 980 Ti launched at $649 and now averages $100. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 20% less ($20 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 137.1 (GeForce GTX 980 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 23.1% better value. The GeForce GTX 1070 is the newer GPU (2016 vs 2015).