GeForce GTX 1070
VS
Radeon Pro VII

GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon Pro VII

NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz
VS
AMD

Radeon Pro VII

2020Core: 1400 MHzBoost: 1700 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.

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.

MSRP is the manufacturer's suggested retail price.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro VII

#62
RTX A4500
MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800
178%
#63
RTX 4500 Ada Generation
MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000
177%
#64
RTX 4000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547
172%
#65
RTX A4000H
MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927
169%
#66
Radeon PRO W7800
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200
156%
#67
RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation
MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450
148%
#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
129%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
124%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
108%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
102%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
101%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
100%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
96%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
96%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
92%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
90%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
88%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
87%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
86%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
84%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
80%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
78%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
77%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
76%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
73%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
72%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
70%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro VII uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro VII 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

InsightGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
Performance
Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)
Longevity
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm)
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
❌ Less VRAM capacity
🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit
Standard Size (267mm)
Standard Size (305mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $1,400 for the Radeon Pro VII, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1682.1% higher cost efficiency score.

InsightGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
Cost Efficiency
Better overall value (+1682.1%)
Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost
More affordable ($80)
⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,400)

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 and Radeon Pro VII

NVIDIA

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.

AMD

Radeon Pro VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Radeon Pro VII reaches 13,264 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Radeon Pro VII uses GCN 5.1, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1700 MHz.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
G3D Mark Score
13,507+2%
13,264
Architecture
Pascal
GCN 5.1
Process Node
16 nm
7 nm
Shading Units
1920
3840+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)
6.463 TFLOPS
13.06 TFLOPS+102%
Boost Clock
1683 MHz
1700 MHz+1%
ROPs
64
64
TMUs
120
240+100%
L1 Cache
720 KB
960 KB+33%
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Pro VII has 16 GB. The Radeon Pro VII offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 4 MB (Radeon Pro VII) — the Radeon Pro VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
VRAM Capacity
8 GB
16 GB+100%
Memory Type
GDDR5
GDDR6
Bus Width
256-bit+100%
128-bit
L2 Cache
2 MB
4 MB+100%
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 6.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.4+8%
1.3
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
6+50%
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070) vs VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs UVD 7.2. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
Encoder
NVENC 6th gen
VCE 4.1
Decoder
NVDEC 3rd gen
UVD 7.2
Codecs
H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Radeon Pro VII's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 500W (Radeon Pro VII). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 267mm vs 305mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 85°C.

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
TDP
150W-40%
250W
Recommended PSU
500W
500W
Power Connector
8-pin
PCIe-powered
Length
267mm
305mm
Height
112mm
111mm
Slots
2
2
Temp (Load)
75°C-12%
85°C
Perf/Watt
90.0+69%
53.1
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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 and now averages $1400. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 94.3% less ($1320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 1676.8% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).

FeatureGeForce GTX 1070Radeon Pro VII
MSRP
$379-80%
$1899
Avg Price (30d)
$80-94%
$1400
Performance per Dollar
168.8+1677%
9.5
Codename
GP104
Vega 20
Release
June 10 2016
May 13 2020
Ranking
#185
#194