GeForce GTX 1070 vs Titan X Pascal

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 Titan X Pascal is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the GeForce GTX 1070.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	❌ Less VRAM capacity	✅ More VRAM (+0%)
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 $200), it costs 60% less, resulting in a 147.2% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
Cost Efficiency	✅Better overall value (+147.2%)	❌Lower cost efficiency
Upfront Cost	✅More affordable ($80)	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($200)

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

Titan X Pascal Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 and Titan X Pascal

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.

Titan X Pascal

The Titan X Pascal is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 2 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1417 MHz to 1531 MHz. It has 3584 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,660 points. Launch price was $1,199.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 scores 13,507 and the Titan X Pascal reaches 13,660 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 is built on Pascal while the Titan X Pascal uses Pascal, both on a 16 nm process. Shader units: 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3,584 (Titan X Pascal). Raw compute: 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 10.97 TFLOPS (Titan X Pascal). Boost clocks: 1683 MHz vs 1531 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
G3D Mark Score	13,507	13,660+1%
Architecture	Pascal	Pascal
Process Node	16 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1920	3584+87%
Compute (TFLOPS)	6.463 TFLOPS	10.97 TFLOPS+70%
Boost Clock	1683 MHz+10%	1531 MHz
ROPs	64	96+50%
TMUs	120	224+87%
L1 Cache	0.7 MB	1.3 MB+86%
L2 Cache	2 MB	3 MB+50%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
Upscaling Tech	FSR 2.1 (Compatible)	FSR 1.0 (Software)
Frame Generation	FSR 3 (Compatible)	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 480 GB/s (Titan X Pascal) — a 87.5% advantage for the Titan X Pascal. Bus width: 256-bit vs 384-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 3 MB (Titan X Pascal) — the Titan X Pascal has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
VRAM Capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5X
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	480 GB/s+88%
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 (Titan X Pascal). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
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 5.0 (2x) (Titan X Pascal). Decoder: NVDEC 3rd gen vs PureVideo HD VP8. Supported codecs: H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Titan X Pascal).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070	Titan X Pascal
Encoder	NVENC 6th gen	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	NVDEC 3rd gen	PureVideo HD VP8
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 Titan X Pascal's 250W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 600W (Titan X Pascal). 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	Titan X Pascal
TDP	150W-40%	250W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	8-pin	6-pin + 8-pin
Length	267mm	267mm
Height	112mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	75°C-12%	85°C
Perf/Watt	90.0+65%	54.6

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Value Analysis

The GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $80, while the Titan X Pascal launched at $1199 and now averages $200. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 60% less ($120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) vs 68.3 (Titan X Pascal) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 147.1% better value.