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Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
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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
Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance Comparison
About G3D Mark🏆 Chipversus Verdict
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 1% higher G3D Mark score and 100% more VRAM (8 GB vs 4 GB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X.
| Insight | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-1%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+1%) |
| Longevity | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2015 / GCN 3.0 (2014−2019)) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | Supports FSR Upscaling | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | ❌ Less VRAM capacity | ✅ More VRAM (+100%) |
| Efficiency | ⚡ Higher Power Consumption | 💡 Excellent Perf/Watt |
| Case Fit | 📏 Compact / SFF Friendly | — |
💎 Value Proposition
The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. While both GPUs are considered legacy components by modern standards, the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X holds the technical lead. Priced at $80 (vs $150), it costs 47% less, resulting in a 85.6% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+85.6%) | ❌Lower cost efficiency |
| Upfront Cost | ✅More affordable ($80) | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($150) |
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 R9 Fury + Fury X and GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X
The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is manufactured by AMD. It was released in June 24 2015. It features the GCN 3.0 architecture. The boost clock speed is 1050 MHz. It has 4096 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 275W. Manufactured using 28 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,741 points. Launch price was $649.
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in June 27 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1215 MHz to 1379 MHz. It has 2048 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 115W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,842 points.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X scores 9,741 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X is built on GCN 3.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 28 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 4,096 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Raw compute: 8.602 TFLOPS (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 5.648 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 1050 MHz vs 1379 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 9,741 | 9,842+1% |
| Architecture | GCN 3.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 28 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 4096+100% | 2048 |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 8.602 TFLOPS+52% | 5.648 TFLOPS |
| Boost Clock | 1050 MHz | 1379 MHz+31% |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 256+100% | 128 |
| L1 Cache | 1 MB+33% | 0.75 MB |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| 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 R9 Fury + Fury X comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design has 8 GB. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Memory bandwidth: 512 GB/s (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — a 100% advantage for the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X. Bus width: 4096-bit vs 256-bit.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB+100% |
| Memory Type | HBM | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 512 GB/s+100% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 4096-bit+1500% | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 2 MB | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.4 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.1 |
| Vulkan | 1.2+9% | 1.1 |
| OpenGL | 4.4 | 4.5+2% |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCE 3.0 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: UVD 6.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design).
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCE 3.0 | NVENC 4.0 |
| Decoder | UVD 6.0 | PureVideo HD VP6 |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X draws 275W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 82.1% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: 2x 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 195mm vs 0mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots. Typical load temperature: 65°C vs 85°C.
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 275W | 115W-58% |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 2x 8-pin | PCIe-powered |
| Length | 195mm | 0mm |
| Height | 115mm | 0mm |
| Slots | 2 | 0-100% |
| Temp (Load) | 65°C-24% | 85°C |
| Perf/Watt | 35.4 | 85.6+142% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X costs 46.7% less ($70 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 121.8 (Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X) vs 65.6 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — the Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X offers 85.7% better value. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the newer GPU (2017 vs 2015).
| Feature | Radeon R9 Fury + Fury X | GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $649 | — |
| Avg Price (30d) | $80-47% | $150 |
| Performance per Dollar | 121.8+86% | 65.6 |
| Codename | Fiji | GP104 |
| Release | June 24 2015 | June 27 2017 |
| Ranking | #282 | #358 |
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