Radeon Pro Vega 64X
VS
GeForce GTX 1070

Radeon Pro Vega 64X vs GeForce GTX 1070

AMD

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

2019Core: 1250 MHzBoost: 1468 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070

2016Core: 1506 MHzBoost: 1683 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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. 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 Radeon Pro Vega 64X

#70
Radeon PRO W6800
MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249
148%
#72
Quadro P4200
MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110
142%
#74
RTX 5000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095
125%
#75
Radeon Pro Vega II
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800
117%
#76
Radeon PRO W7900
MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500
116%
#77
Radeon Pro VII
MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400
115%
#78
Quadro RTX 5000
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
111%
#79
Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)
MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692
110%
#80
Radeon Pro W6800X
MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799
106%
#81
Tesla T10
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975
103%
#82
RTX A5000
MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800
101%
#83
Radeon Pro Vega 64X
MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200
100%
#84
Radeon PRO V710
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000
99%
#85
RTX A5500
MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200
96%
#86
Radeon Pro WX 9100
MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550
92%
#87
A10G
MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000
89%
#88
Tesla T4
MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000
89%
#89
Tesla M40 24GB
MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120
88%
#90
Quadro P5000
MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400
84%
#91
RTX PRO 6000
MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565
82%
#92
RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
81%
#93
Quadro RTX A6000
MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500
81%
#94
RTX PRO 5000 Blackwell
MSRP: $6999|Avg: $4799
73%
#96
L4
MSRP: $2345|Avg: $1800
71%
#97
RTX 6000 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6799|Avg: $5500
69%
#98
RTX 5880 Ada Generation
MSRP: $6000|Avg: $6000
69%
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

⚠️ 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.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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.

InsightRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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

AMD

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.

NVIDIA

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.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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)

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce GTX 1070
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.1
1.4+27%
OpenGL
4.6
4.6
Max Displays
4
4
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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).

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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
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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.

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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%
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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).

FeatureRadeon Pro Vega 64XGeForce 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