GeForce GTX 1070 vs GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

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.

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Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

#28

Radeon RX 6650M XT

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

127%

#30

Radeon 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

121%

#31

Radeon RX 8050S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

120%

#39

Radeon RX 7700S

MSRP: $449|Avg: $350

103%

#41

GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: N/A

100%

#42

Radeon RX 6600S

MSRP: $400|Avg: $400

97%

#43

Radeon RX 8060S

MSRP: $500|Avg: $500

95%

#47

Radeon RX 6700S

MSRP: $479|Avg: $300

93%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses modern memory architecture. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 0.5% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.5%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.5%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (Turing (2018−2022) / 12nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	✨ DLSS 2 Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	🎮 High Capacity (8 GB)
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	—

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

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 RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design

The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in April 2 2020. It features the Turing architecture. The core clock ranges from 930 MHz to 1155 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 80W. Manufactured using 12 nm process technology. It features 40 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,444 points.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design reaches 13,444 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.5% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design uses Turing, both on 16 nm vs 12 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 2,560 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 5.914 TFLOPS (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1155 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,444
Architecture	Pascal	Turing
Process Node	16 nm	12 nm
Shading Units	1920	2560+33%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS+9%	5.914 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+46%	1155 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	120	160+33%
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	2.5 MB+257%
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	DLSS 2.0
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	FSR 3 / AFMF (Compatible)
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	NVIDIA Reflex

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 352 GB/s (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — a 37.5% advantage for the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 4 MB (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design) — the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	352 GB/s+38%
Bus Width	256-bit	256-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	4 MB+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
DirectX	12.1	12 Ultimate
Vulkan	1.4+8%	1.3
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs NVENC 7th Gen (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs NVDEC 4th Gen. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1 (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 7th Gen
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	NVDEC 4th Gen
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265,VP9,AV1

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design's 80W — a 60.9% difference. The GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 500W (GeForce RTX 2070 Super with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75.