Radeon RX 5700 vs GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Radeon RX 5700
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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 Comparison
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⚠️ Generational Difference
The Radeon RX 5700 uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX 5700 likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.
🚀 Performance Leadership
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 2.6% higher G3D Mark score. This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX 5700.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ❌Lower raw frame rates (-2.6%) | ✅Leading raw performance (+2.6%) |
| Longevity | 🏆Elite Architecture (RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) / 7nm) | 🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021)) |
| Ecosystem | ✨ FSR 3 / AFMF Support | Supports FSR Upscaling |
| VRAM | 🎮 High Capacity (8 GB) | ✅ More VRAM (+0%) |
| Efficiency | Normal Efficiency | Normal Efficiency |
| Case Fit | Standard Size (270mm) | Standard Size (267mm) |
💎 Value Proposition
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers a compelling cost-to-performance ratio. Priced at $99 versus $250 for the Radeon RX 5700, it costs 60% less. While it maintains competitive performance, this results in a 159.2% higher cost efficiency score.
| Insight | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Efficiency | ❌Lower cost efficiency | ✅Better overall value (+159.2%) |
| Upfront Cost | ⚠️Higher upfront cost ($250) | ✅More affordable ($99) |
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 RX 5700 and GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Radeon RX 5700
The Radeon RX 5700 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in July 7 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1465 MHz to 1725 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,296 points. Launch price was $349.
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in November 2 2017. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1683 MHz. It has 2432 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 180W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 14,673 points. Launch price was $399.
Graphics Performance
The Radeon RX 5700 scores 14,296 and the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti reaches 14,673 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 2.6% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5700 is built on RDNA 1.0 while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 2,432 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Raw compute: 7.949 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5700) vs 8.186 TFLOPS (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Boost clocks: 1725 MHz vs 1683 MHz.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| G3D Mark Score | 14,296 | 14,673+3% |
| Architecture | RDNA 1.0 | Pascal |
| Process Node | 7 nm | 16 nm |
| Shading Units | 2304 | 2432+6% |
| Compute (TFLOPS) | 7.949 TFLOPS | 8.186 TFLOPS+3% |
| Boost Clock | 1725 MHz+2% | 1683 MHz |
| ROPs | 64 | 64 |
| TMUs | 144 | 152+6% |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Upscaling Tech | FSR 2.1 | FSR 2.1 (Compatible) |
| Frame Generation | FSR 3 (Compatible) | FSR 3 (Compatible) |
| Ray Reconstruction | No | No |
| Low Latency | AMD Anti-Lag | Standard |
Video Memory (VRAM)
Both cards feature 8 GB of video memory. Memory bandwidth: 448 GB/s (Radeon RX 5700) vs 256 GB/s (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — a 75% advantage for the Radeon RX 5700. Bus width: 256-bit vs 256-bit. L2 Cache: 4 MB (Radeon RX 5700) vs 2 MB (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — the Radeon RX 5700 has significantly larger on-die cache to reduce VRAM reliance.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | GDDR6 | GDDR5 |
| Memory Bandwidth | 448 GB/s+75% | 256 GB/s |
| Bus Width | 256-bit | 256-bit |
| L2 Cache | 4 MB+100% | 2 MB |
Display & API Support
DirectX support: 12.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 12 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Vulkan: 1.1 vs 1.3. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12 |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.3+18% |
| OpenGL | 4.6 | 4.6 |
| Max Displays | 4 | 4 |
Media & Encoding
Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5700) vs NVENC 6th Gen (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs NVDEC 3rd Gen. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5700) vs H.265,H.264,VP9 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| Encoder | VCN 2.0 | NVENC 6th Gen |
| Decoder | VCN 2.0 | NVDEC 3rd Gen |
| Codecs | MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 | H.265,H.264,VP9 |
Power & Dimensions
The Radeon RX 5700 draws 180W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti's 180W — a 0% difference. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 600W (Radeon RX 5700) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti). Power connectors: 6-pin + 8-pin vs 8-pin. Card length: 270mm vs 267mm, occupying 2 vs 2 slots. Typical load temperature: 85°C vs 75.
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| TDP | 180W | 180W |
| Recommended PSU | 600W | 500W-17% |
| Power Connector | 6-pin + 8-pin | 8-pin |
| Length | 270mm | 267mm |
| Height | 110mm | 112mm |
| Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Temp (Load) | 85°C | 75-12% |
| Perf/Watt | 79.4 | 81.5+3% |
Value Analysis
The Radeon RX 5700 launched at $379 MSRP and currently averages $250, while the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti launched at $399 and now averages $99. The GeForce GTX 1070 Ti costs 60.4% less ($151 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): 57.2 (Radeon RX 5700) vs 148.2 (GeForce GTX 1070 Ti) — the GeForce GTX 1070 Ti offers 159.1% better value. The Radeon RX 5700 is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2017).
| Feature | Radeon RX 5700 | GeForce GTX 1070 Ti |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $379-5% | $399 |
| Avg Price (30d) | $250 | $99-60% |
| Performance per Dollar | 57.2 | 148.2+159% |
| Codename | Navi 10 | GP104 |
| Release | July 7 2019 | November 2 2017 |
| Ranking | #167 | #161 |
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