Radeon Pro VII vs GeForce GTX 1070

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 VII

#62

RTX A4500

MSRP: $1699|Avg: $800

178%

#63

RTX 4500 Ada Generation

MSRP: $2250|Avg: $2000

177%

#64

RTX 4000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1547

172%

#65

RTX A4000H

MSRP: $1000|Avg: $927

169%

#66

Radeon PRO W7800

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $2200

156%

#67

RTX 4000 SFF Ada Generation

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1450

148%

#70

Radeon PRO W6800

MSRP: $2249|Avg: $2249

129%

#72

Quadro P4200

MSRP: $1200|Avg: $110

124%

#74

RTX 5000 Ada Generation

MSRP: $4000|Avg: $4095

108%

#75

Radeon Pro Vega II

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $1800

102%

#76

Radeon PRO W7900

MSRP: $3999|Avg: $3500

101%

#77

Radeon Pro VII

MSRP: $1899|Avg: $1400

100%

#78

Quadro RTX 5000

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#79

Quadro RTX 5000 (móvel)

MSRP: $2299|Avg: $692

96%

#80

Radeon Pro W6800X

MSRP: $2799|Avg: $2799

92%

#81

Tesla T10

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $975

90%

#82

RTX A5000

MSRP: $3721|Avg: $1800

88%

#83

Radeon Pro Vega 64X

MSRP: $2200|Avg: $2200

87%

#84

Radeon PRO V710

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $2000

86%

#85

RTX A5500

MSRP: $3600|Avg: $2200

84%

#86

Radeon Pro WX 9100

MSRP: $2199|Avg: $550

80%

#87

A10G

MSRP: $2500|Avg: $2000

78%

#88

Tesla T4

MSRP: $1880|Avg: $1000

77%

#89

Tesla M40 24GB

MSRP: $2000|Avg: $120

76%

#90

Quadro P5000

MSRP: $2499|Avg: $400

73%

#91

RTX PRO 6000

MSRP: $8565|Avg: $8565

72%

#92

RTX A6000

MSRP: $4649|Avg: $3500

70%

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 VII uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro VII 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 1.8% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro VII offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.8%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.8%)
Longevity	🔮Strong Longevity (Vega 20 / 7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	⚡ Higher Power Consumption	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $80 versus $1,400 for the Radeon Pro VII, it costs 94% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 1682.1% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+1682.1%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($1,400)	✅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.

Radeon Pro VII Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro VII and GeForce GTX 1070

Radeon Pro VII

The Radeon Pro VII is manufactured by AMD. It was released in May 13 2020. It features the GCN 5.1 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1400 MHz to 1700 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 250W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 13,264 points. Launch price was $1,899.

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.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro VII scores 13,264 and the GeForce GTX 1070 reaches 13,507 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro VII is built on GCN 5.1 while the GeForce GTX 1070 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 3,840 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 1,920 (GeForce GTX 1070). Raw compute: 13.06 TFLOPS (Radeon Pro VII) vs 6.463 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070). Boost clocks: 1700 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
G3D Mark Score	13,264	13,507+2%
Architecture	GCN 5.1	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	3840+100%	1920
Compute (TFLOPS)	13.06 TFLOPS+102%	6.463 TFLOPS
Boost Clock	1700 MHz+1%	1683 MHz
ROPs	64	64
TMUs	240+100%	120
L1 Cache	960 KB+33%	720 KB
L2 Cache	4 MB+100%	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	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

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon Pro VII comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro VII 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 VII) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070) — the Radeon Pro VII has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	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 VII) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.3	1.4+8%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCE 4.1 (Radeon Pro VII) vs NVENC 6th gen (GeForce GTX 1070). Decoder: UVD 7.2 vs NVDEC 3rd gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro VII) vs H.264,H.265/HEVC,VP8,VP9,MPEG-2,VC-1 (GeForce GTX 1070).

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
Encoder	VCE 4.1	NVENC 6th gen
Decoder	UVD 7.2	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 VII draws 250W versus the GeForce GTX 1070's 150W — a 50% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 500W (Radeon Pro VII) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 8-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro VII	GeForce GTX 1070
TDP	250W	150W-40%
Recommended PSU	500W	500W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	8-pin
Length	305mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	2	2
Temp (Load)	85°C	75°C-12%
Perf/Watt	53.1	90.0+69%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro VII launched at $1899 MSRP and currently averages $1400, while the GeForce GTX 1070 launched at $379 and now averages $80. The GeForce GTX 1070 costs 94.3% less ($1320 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 9.5 (Radeon Pro VII) vs 168.8 (GeForce GTX 1070) — the GeForce GTX 1070 offers 1676.8% better value. The Radeon Pro VII is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2016).