Radeon Pro W6900X vs GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Radeon Pro W6900X
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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 W6900X
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Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon Pro W6900X uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon Pro W6900X 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 2.2% higher G3D Mark score. However, the Radeon Pro W6900X offers more VRAM, which may be beneficial for texture-heavy scenarios at higher resolutions.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.2%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.2%) |
| Longevity | 🔮Strong Longevity (RDNA 2.0 / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2016 / Pascal) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (32 GB) | ❌ Less VRAM capacity |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (267mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $160 versus $5,000 for the Radeon Pro W6900X, it costs 97% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 3092.7% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+3092.7%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($5,000) | ✅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.
Technical Specifications
Side-by-side comparison of Radeon Pro W6900X and GeForce GTX 1070 SLI
Radeon Pro W6900X
The Radeon Pro W6900X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in August 3 2021. It features the RDNA 2.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1825 MHz to 2150 MHz. It has 5120 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 300W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. It features 80 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 17,413 points. Launch price was $4,999.
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.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon Pro W6900X scores 17,413 and the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI reaches 17,790 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.2% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon Pro W6900X is built on RDNA 2.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 5,120 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 3,840 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Boost clocks: 2150 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 17,413 | 17,790+2% |
| Architecture | RDNA 2.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 5120+33% | 3840 |
| Boost Clock | 2150 MHz+28% | 1683 MHz |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | 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 |
Video Memory (VRAM)
The Radeon Pro W6900X comes with 32 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI has 8 GB. The Radeon Pro W6900X offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 32 GB+300% | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Bus Width | 128-bit | 256-bit+100% |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.2 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Vulkan: 1.4 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 6 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.2 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.4+8% | 1.3 |
| OpenGL | 4.6+2% | 4.5 |
| Max Displays | 6+50% | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 3.0 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs NVENC 5.0 (2x) (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Decoder: VCN 3.0 vs PureVideo HD VP7 (2x). Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 3.0 | NVENC 5.0 (2x) |
| Decoder | VCN 3.0 | PureVideo HD VP7 (2x) |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon Pro W6900X draws 300W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI's 300W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 650W (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 750W (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 2x 8-pin. Card length: 267mm vs 267mm, occupying 4 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 80°C vs 80°C.
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 300W | 300W |
| Recommended PSU | 650W-13% | 750W |
| Power Connector | PCIe-powered | 2x 8-pin |
| Length | 267mm | 267mm |
| Height | 120mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 4 | 2-50% |
| Temp (Load) | 80°C | 80°C |
| Perf/Watt | 58.0 | 59.3+2% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon Pro W6900X launched at $6000 MSRP and currently averages $5000, while the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI launched at $758 and now averages $160. The GeForce GTX 1070 SLI costs 96.8% less ($4840 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 3.5 (Radeon Pro W6900X) vs 111.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 SLI) — the GeForce GTX 1070 SLI offers 3077.1% better value. The Radeon Pro W6900X is the newer GPU (2021 vs 2016).
| Feature | Radeon Pro W6900X | GeForce GTX 1070 SLI |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $6000 | $758-87% |
| Avg Price (30d) | $5000 | $160-97% |
| Performance per Dollar | 3.5 | 111.2+3077% |
| Codename | Navi 21 | Pascal GP104 SLI |
| Release | August 3 2021 | August 16 2016 |
| Ranking | #101 | #142 |
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