GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design vs L4
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
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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. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is positioned at rank #8 in our cost-efficiency ranking, representing a Excellent cost-benefit for your build. Components placed above yours deliver better value for money.
Avg price is the current average price collected from markets across the web.
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance Per Dollar L4
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The L4 is significantly newer (2023 vs 2017). The L4 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The L4 is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3.2% 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 with Max-Q Design.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-3.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+3.2%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) | 🔮Strong Longevity (Ada Lovelace (2022−2024) / 5nm) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $150 versus $1,800 for the L4, it costs 92% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1063.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+1063.2%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($150) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,800) |
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 with Max-Q Design and L4
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1379 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,842 points.
L4
The L4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in March 21 2023. It features the Ada Lovelace architecture. The core clock ranges from 795 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 7424 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 72W. Manufactured using 5 nm process technology. It features 60 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,153 points.
Graphics Performance
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design scores 9,842 and the L4 reaches 10,153 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the L4 uses Ada Lovelace, both on 16 nm vs 5 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 7,424 (L4). Raw compute: 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 30.29 TFLOPS (L4). Boost clocks: 1379 MHz vs 2040 MHz.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,842 | 10,153+3% |
| Architecture | Pascal | Ada Lovelace |
| Process Node | 16 nm | 5 nm |
| Shading Units | 2048 | 7424+263% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 5.648 TFLOPS | 30.29 TFLOPS+436% |
| Boost Clock | 1379 MHz | 2040 MHz+48% |
| ROPs | 64 | 80+25% |
| TMUs | 128 | 240+88% |
| L1 Cache | 0.75 MB | 7.5 MB+900% |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Bus width: 256-bit vs 128-bit. L2 Cache: 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 48 MB (L4) — the L4 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR5 | GDDR6 |
| Bus Width | 256-bit+100% | 128-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 48 MB+2300% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.2 (L4). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.2 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.5 | 4.6+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 0 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 8th Gen NVENC (2x) (L4). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs 5th Gen NVDEC (4x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 (L4).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | NVENC 4.0 | 8th Gen NVENC (2x) |
| Decoder | PureVideo HD VP6 | 5th Gen NVDEC (4x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9,AV1 |
Power & Dimensions
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design draws 115W versus the L4's 72W — a 46% difference. The L4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 500W (L4). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 169mm, occupying 0 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 115W | 72W-37% |
| Recommended PSU | 500W | 500W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 0mm | 169mm |
| Height | 0mm | 69mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 1 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 85.6 | 141.0+65% |
Value Analysis
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design costs 91.7% less ($1650 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.6 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 5.6 (L4) — the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers 1071.4% better value. The L4 is the newer GPU (2023 vs 2017).
| Feature | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design | L4 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | — | $2345 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $150-92% | $1800 |
| Performance per Dollar | 65.6+1071% | 5.6 |
| Codename | GP104 | AD104 |
| Release | June 27 2017 | March 21 2023 |
| Ranking | #358 | #259 |
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