GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design vs Radeon R9 Fury + Fu...

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.

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

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

#6

Radeon RX 550X (móvel)

MSRP: $35|Avg: $35

110%

#8

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $150

100%

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GeForce GTX 1060 with Max-Q Design

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $100

100%

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GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)

MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50

91%

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Radeon RX 6300

MSRP: $60|Avg: $40

90%

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Radeon RX 560X (móvel)

MSRP: $55|Avg: $55

89%

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Performance	✅Leading raw performance (+1%)	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%)
Longevity	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	✅ More VRAM (+100%)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	—	📏 Compact / SFF Friendly

💎 Value Proposition

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 85.6% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+85.6%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150)	✅More affordable ($80)

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 with Max-Q Design Benchmark Check

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X Benchmark Check

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design and Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

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.

Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,741 points. Launch price was $649.

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Graphics Performance

The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design scores 9,842 and the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X reaches 9,741 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is built on Pascal while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X uses GCN 3.0, both on 16 nm vs 28 nm. Shader units: 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Raw compute: 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Boost clocks: 1379 MHz vs 1050 MHz.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
G3D Mark Score	9,842+1%	9,741
Architecture	Pascal	GCN 3.0
Process Node	16 nm	28 nm
Shading Units	2048	4096+100%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.648 TFLOPS	8.602 TFLOPS+52%
Boost Clock	1379 MHz+31%	1050 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	128	256+100%
L1 Cache	0.75 MB	1 MB+33%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
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 with Max-Q Design comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X has 4 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X. Bus width: 256-bit vs 4096-bit.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	HBM
Memory Bandwidth	256 GB/s	512 GB/s+100%
Bus Width	256-bit	4096-bit+1500%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.2. OpenGL: 4.5 vs 4.4. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
DirectX	12.1	12.0
Vulkan	1.1	1.2+9%
OpenGL	4.5+2%	4.4
Max Displays	4	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Decoder: PureVideo HD VP6 vs UVD 6.0. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X).

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
Encoder	NVENC 4.0	VCE 3.0
Decoder	PureVideo HD VP6	UVD 6.0
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design draws 115W versus the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X's 275W — a 82.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 600W (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 195mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 65°C.

Feature	GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design	Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
TDP	115W-58%	275W
Recommended PSU	500W-17%	600W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	0mm	195mm
Height	0mm	115mm
Slots	0-100%	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	65°C-24%
Perf/Watt	85.6+142%	35.4

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Value Analysis

The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 65.6 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) vs 121.8 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) — the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers 85.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).