GeForce GTX 1070 vs Radeon RX 5600 XT

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 RX 5600 XT

#1

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti

MSRP: $399|Avg: $280

105%

#2

GeForce RTX 5060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

101%

#3

Radeon RX 5600 XT

MSRP: $279|Avg: $180

100%

#4

Radeon RX 9060

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#5

GeForce RTX 5050

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

100%

#6

GeForce RTX 3050 OEM

MSRP: $249|Avg: $150

99%

#7

Arc A580

MSRP: $179|Avg: $179

98%

#8

Radeon RX 9060 XT

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#9

Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

97%

#10

Radeon RX 7600

MSRP: $269|Avg: $250

96%

#11

Radeon RX 6600

MSRP: $329|Avg: $180

95%

#12

GeForce RTX 4060

MSRP: $299|Avg: $299

95%

#13

Arc B570

MSRP: $219|Avg: $219

93%

#14

Arc B580

MSRP: $249|Avg: $249

93%

#15

Radeon RX 6500 XT

MSRP: $199|Avg: $150

93%

#16

GeForce RTX 3070

MSRP: $499|Avg: $200

92%

#17

Radeon RX 6700

MSRP: $379|Avg: $300

92%

#18

Radeon RX 6600 XT

MSRP: $379|Avg: $170

90%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX 5600 XT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 0.4% higher G3D Mark score and 33.3% more VRAM (8 GB vs 6 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5600 XT.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+0.4%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-0.4%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+33.3%)	🎮 High Capacity (6 GB)
Efficiency	Normal Efficiency	Normal Efficiency
Case Fit	Standard Size (267mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $180 for the Radeon RX 5600 XT, it costs 56% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 125.9% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+125.9%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($180)

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

Radeon RX 5600 XT Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and Radeon RX 5600 XT

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.

Radeon RX 5600 XT

The Radeon RX 5600 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 21 2020. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1130 MHz to 1560 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 150W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,453 points. Launch price was $279.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Radeon RX 5600 XT reaches 13,453 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.4% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Radeon RX 5600 XT uses RDNA 1.0, both on 16 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 2,304 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 7.188 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1560 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,453
Architecture	Pascal	RDNA 1.0
Process Node	16 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	1920	2304+20%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	7.188 TFLOPS+11%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+8%	1560 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	120	144+20%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
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)

The GeForce GTX 1070 comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT 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 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — a 31.3% advantage for the Radeon RX 5600 XT. Bus width: 256-bit vs 192-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3 MB (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the Radeon RX 5600 XT has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+33%	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR6
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	336 GB/s+31%
Bus Width	256-bit+33%	192-bit
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 12 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
DirectX	12.1	12
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 VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs VCN 2.0. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5600 XT).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	VCN 2.0
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	VCN 2.0
Codecs	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 draws 150W versus the Radeon RX 5600 XT's 150W — a 0% difference. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 450W (Radeon RX 5600 XT). Power connectors: 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Radeon RX 5600 XT
TDP	150W	150W
Recommended PSU	500W	450W-10%
Power Connector	8-pin	8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	111mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	90.0	89.7

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Radeon RX 5600 XT launched at $279 and now averages $180. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 55.6% less ($100 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 74.7 (Radeon RX 5600 XT) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 126% better value. The Radeon RX 5600 XT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).