
Radeon Pro Vega 64X vs GeForce GTX 1070

Radeon Pro Vega 64X
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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.
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Performance Per Dollar Radeon Pro Vega 64X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X 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% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon Pro Vega 64X.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | GCN 5.0 (2017−2020) (14nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | Standard Buffer (0 MB) | ✅ More VRAM (+100+%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | — | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $2,200 for the Radeon Pro Vega 64X, it costs 96% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 2678.4% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+2678.4%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($2,200) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro Vega 64X and GeForce GTX 1070

Radeon Pro Vega 64X
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in March 19 2019. It features the GCN 5.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1250 MHz to 1468 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 14 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,369 points.

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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X scores 13,369 and the GeForce GTX 1070 reaches 13,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is built on GCN 5.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 uses Pascal, both on 14 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070). Raw compute: 12.03 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070). Boost clocks: 1468 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 13,369 | 13,507+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 5.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 14 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+113% | 1920 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 12.03 TFLOPS+86% | 6.463 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1468 MHz | 1683 MHz+15% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+113% | 120 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+43% | 0.7 MB |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 1.0 (Software) | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | Not Supported | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X comes with 0 MB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) — the Radeon Pro Vega 64X has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | Shared System RAM | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.4+27% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 4.0 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070). Decoder: UVD 7.0 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 4.0 | NVENC 6th gen |
| Decoder | UVD 7.0 | NVDEC 3rd gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070). Power connectors: Integrated vs 8-pin. Card length: 0mm vs 267mm, occupying 0 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 250W | 150W-40% |
| Recommended PSU | 1W-100% | 500W |
| Power Connector | Integrated | 8-pin |
| Length | 0mm | 267mm |
| Height | 0mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 0-100% | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75°C-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 53.5 | 90.0+68% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro Vega 64X launched at $2200 MSRP and currently averages $2200, while the GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 96.4% less ($2120 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 6.1 (Radeon Pro Vega 64X) vs 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 2667.2% better value. The Radeon Pro Vega 64X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro Vega 64X | GeForce GTX 1070 |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $2200 | $379-83% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $2200 | $80-96% |
| Performance per Dollar | 6.1 | 168.8+2667% |
| Codename | Vega 10 | GP104 |
| Release | March 19 2019 | June 10 2016 |
| Ranking | #190 | #185 |
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