Radeon Pro W5700X vs GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

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 W5700X

#28

Quadro P5200

MSRP: $500|Avg: $240

132%

#29

Radeon PRO W7700

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

131%

#30

Radeon PRO W6600

MSRP: $649|Avg: $649

131%

#32

Radeon AI PRO R9700

MSRP: $1299|Avg: $1450

125%

#33

Radeon Pro Vega 64

MSRP: $599|Avg: $114

122%

#38

Radeon PRO W6600X

MSRP: $699|Avg: $699

107%

#41

Quadro RTX 3000 (móvel)

MSRP: $600|Avg: $600

102%

#42

Radeon Pro W5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $300

102%

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Radeon Pro W5700X

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

100%

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RTX A4000

MSRP: $1111|Avg: $1111

99%

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RTX PRO 2000 Blackwell

MSRP: $849|Avg: $748

96%

#46

Quadro RTX 4000

MSRP: $899|Avg: $220

94%

#49

RTX 2000E Ada Generation

MSRP: $999|Avg: $999

87%

#50

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell SFF Edition

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1750

85%

#51

RTX PRO 4500 Blackwell

MSRP: $2399|Avg: $2015

84%

#52

RTX A1000

MSRP: $749|Avg: $500

82%

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Radeon Pro 5700

MSRP: $799|Avg: $250

81%

#55

Quadro P4000

MSRP: $815|Avg: $290

80%

#57

Quadro RTX 3000

MSRP: $800|Avg: $891

77%

#58

RTX PRO 4000 Blackwell

MSRP: $1999|Avg: $1700

75%

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Performance Per Dollar

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Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon Pro W5700X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W5700X likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1.1% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W5700X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Performance	❌Lower raw frame rates (-1.1%)	✅Leading raw performance (+1.1%)
Longevity	RDNA 1.0 (7nm)	🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal)
Ecosystem	Supports FSR Upscaling	Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM	🎮 High Capacity (16 GB)	❌ Less VRAM capacity
Efficiency	💡 Excellent Perf/Watt	⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit	Standard Size (305mm)	Standard Size (267mm)

💎 Value Proposition

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $999 for the Radeon Pro W5700X, it costs 84% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 531.4% higher cost efficiency score.

Insight	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Cost Efficiency	❌Lower cost efficiency	✅Better overall value (+531.4%)
Upfront Cost	⚠️Higher upfront cost ($999)	✅More affordable ($160)

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 W5700X Benchmark Check

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI Benchmark Check

Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W5700X and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

Radeon Pro W5700X

The Radeon Pro W5700X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 11 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1243 MHz to 2040 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 205W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,591 points. Launch price was $999.

GeForce GTX 1070 SLI

The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in August 16 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1506 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 3840 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,790 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon Pro W5700X scores 17,591 and the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI reaches 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W5700X is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Boost clocks: 2040 MHz vs 1683 MHz.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
G3D Mark Score	17,591	17,790+1%
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	2304	3840+67%
Boost Clock	2040 MHz+21%	1683 MHz

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
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 W5700X comes with 16 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W5700X offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
VRAM Capacity	16 GB+100%	8 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR5
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
DirectX	12.0	12.1
Vulkan	1.1	1.3+18%
OpenGL	4.6+2%	4.5
Max Displays	6+50%	4

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP7 (2x). Supported codecs: HEVC,H.264 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 5.0 (2x)
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo HD VP7 (2x)
Codecs	HEVC,H.264	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon Pro W5700X draws 205W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI's 300W — a 37.6% difference. The Radeon Pro W5700X is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 305mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 80°C.

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
TDP	205W-32%	300W
Recommended PSU	650W-13%	750W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	2x 8-pin
Length	305mm	267mm
Height	111mm	112mm
Slots	4	2-50%
Temp (Load)	85°C	80°C-6%
Perf/Watt	85.8+45%	59.3

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Value Analysis

The Radeon Pro W5700X launched at $999 MSRP and currently averages $999, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 and now averages $160. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 84% less ($839 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 17.6 (Radeon Pro W5700X) vs 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 531.8% better value. The Radeon Pro W5700X is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).

Feature	Radeon Pro W5700X	GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
MSRP	$999	$758-24%
Avg Price (30d)	$999	$160-84%
Performance per Dollar	17.6	111.2+532%
Codename	Navi 10	Pascal GP104 SLI
Release	December 11 2019	August 16 2016
Ranking	#130	#142