Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT
VS
GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT vs GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

2020Boost: 2100 MHz
VS
NVIDIA

GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

2017Core: 1215 MHzBoost: 1379 MHz

Performance Spectrum - GPU

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.

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

Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Per Dollar GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

#6
Radeon RX 550X (móvel)
MSRP: $35|Avg: $35
110%
#8
100%
#9
100%
#13
GeForce GTX 1050 (Mobile)
MSRP: N/A|Avg: $50
91%
#14
Radeon RX 6300
MSRP: $60|Avg: $40
90%
#18
Radeon RX 560X (móvel)
MSRP: $55|Avg: $55
89%
Based on actual market prices and performance benchmarks.

Performance Comparison

About G3D Mark

🏆 Chipversus Verdict

⚠️ Generational Difference

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT uses modern memory architecture. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT likely supports modern features like Ray Tracing, Tensor Cores, and DLSS/FSR upscaling, which act as force multipliers for performance. The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design lacks this hardware feature set, limiting its longevity in modern titles despite any raw power similarities.

🚀 Performance Leadership

The GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design is the superior choice for raw performance. It leads with a 3% higher G3D Mark score and 100+% more VRAM (8 GB vs 0 MB). This advantage makes it significantly better for higher resolutions (1440p/4K) and graphic-intensive titles compared to the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT.

InsightRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Performance
Lower raw frame rates (-3%)
Leading raw performance (+3%)
Longevity
Vega (2017−2020) (7nm)
🛑Obsolete Architecture (2017 / Pascal (2016−2021))
Ecosystem
Supports FSR Upscaling
Supports FSR Upscaling
VRAM
Standard Buffer (0 MB)
✅ More VRAM (+100+%)
Efficiency
💡 Excellent Perf/Watt
⚡ Higher Power Consumption
Case Fit

💎 Value Proposition

While current pricing data is unavailable, the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design remains the clear technical winner. Check real-time availability to determine if the performance gap justifies the market price.

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 Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT and GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design

AMD

Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,558 points.

NVIDIA

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 RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT scores 9,558 and the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design reaches 9,842 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is built on Vega while the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 512 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 2,048 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Boost clocks: 2100 MHz vs 1379 MHz.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
G3D Mark Score
9,558
9,842+3%
Architecture
Vega
Pascal
Process Node
7 nm
16 nm
Shading Units
512
2048+300%
Boost Clock
2100 MHz+52%
1379 MHz

Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce 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
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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT comes with 0 MB 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. Bus width: System vs 256-bit.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
VRAM Capacity
Shared System RAM
8 GB
Memory Type
Shared
GDDR5
Memory Bandwidth
System
256 GB/s
Bus Width
System
256-bit
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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 12.1 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Vulkan: 1.3 vs 1.1. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.5. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 4.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
DirectX
12.1
12.1
Vulkan
1.3+18%
1.1
OpenGL
4.6+2%
4.5
Max Displays
4
4
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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs NVENC 4.0 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
Encoder
VCN 2.0
NVENC 4.0
Decoder
VCN 2.0
PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9
MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC
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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT draws 15W versus the GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design's 115W — a 153.8% difference. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 1W (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 500W (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design). Power connectors: Integrated vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 0mm vs 0mm, occupying 0 vs 0 slots.

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
TDP
15W-87%
115W
Recommended PSU
1W-100%
500W
Power Connector
Integrated
PCIe-powered
Length
0mm
0mm
Height
0mm
0mm
Slots
0
0
Temp (Load)
85°C
Perf/Watt
637.2+644%
85.6
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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT costs 100+% less ($150 savings) at current market prices. Performance per dollar (G3D Mark / price): Infinity (Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT) vs 65.6 (GeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design) — the Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT offers Infinity% better value. The Radeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GT is the newer GPU (2020 vs 2017).

FeatureRadeon RX Vega Ryzen 5 5600GTGeForce GTX 1070 with Max-Q Design
MSRP
$0
Avg Price (30d)
$0-100%
$150
Performance per Dollar
Infinity
65.6
Codename
Vega
GP104
Release
January 7 2020
June 27 2017
Ranking
#545
#358